gnome-shell '_gdk_x11_display_error_event()' Function Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:60593

Info

gnome-shell '_gdk_x11_display_error_event()' Function Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 60593
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2013-2190
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Apr 20 2013 12:00AM
Updated: May 07 2015 05:18PM
Credit: Matthias Clasen
Vulnerable: Mandriva Business Server 1 X86 64
Mandriva Business Server 1
GNOME gnome-shell 3.8.1-1
+ Redhat vte 0.8.19
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

gnome-shell '_gdk_x11_display_error_event()' Function Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

gnome-shell is prone to a local security-bypass vulnerability.

A local attacker can exploit this issue to gain access to a locked computer by bypassing the password security. Successful exploits may lead to other attacks.

Exploit / POC

gnome-shell '_gdk_x11_display_error_event()' Function Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

An attacker requires physical access to exploit the issue.

Solution / Fix

gnome-shell '_gdk_x11_display_error_event()' Function Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.


Mandriva Business Server 1 X86 64

References

gnome-shell '_gdk_x11_display_error_event()' Function Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

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