Red Hat GNOME Display Manager 64-Bit Operation Security Bypass Vulnerability
BID:42780
Info
Red Hat GNOME Display Manager 64-Bit Operation Security Bypass Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 42780 |
| Class: | Design Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2007-5079 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Aug 26 2010 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Aug 26 2010 12:00AM |
| Credit: | Red Hat |
| Vulnerable: |
Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 4 Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 3 Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 3 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Red Hat GNOME Display Manager 64-Bit Operation Security Bypass Vulnerability
The Red Hat GNOME Display Manager package is prone to a vulnerability that may create a false sense of security. Specifically, the issue may cause an administrator to incorrectly assume that access restrictions are in place.
Attackers can exploit this issue to gain unauthorized access to privileged resources.
The Red Hat GNOME Display Manager package is prone to a vulnerability that may create a false sense of security. Specifically, the issue may cause an administrator to incorrectly assume that access restrictions are in place.
Attackers can exploit this issue to gain unauthorized access to privileged resources.
Exploit / POC
Red Hat GNOME Display Manager 64-Bit Operation Security Bypass Vulnerability
An attacker may exploit this issue using standard tools and utilities.
An attacker may exploit this issue using standard tools and utilities.
Solution / Fix
Red Hat GNOME Display Manager 64-Bit Operation Security Bypass Vulnerability
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for details.
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for details.
References
Red Hat GNOME Display Manager 64-Bit Operation Security Bypass Vulnerability
References:
References:
- GNOME Display Manager Homepage (GNOME)