OSVDB ID: 30848 Title: GNOME Foundation Display Manager gdmchooser hostname Format String |
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Gnome Display Manager contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to to gain escalated privileges. The issue is is caused due to a format string error within the 'gdm_chooser_add_host()' function in gdm2/gui/gdmchooser.c. It is possible that the flaw may allow arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity. |
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Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation Impact: Loss of Integrity Exploit: Exploit Private, Exploit Unknown Disclosure: OSVDB Verified |
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Upgrade to version 2.14.11, 2.16.4, or 2.17, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds. |
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