LightDM 'create_guest_session()' Function CVE-2013-4459 Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	63291
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2013-4459
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Oct 22 2013 12:00AM
Updated:	Dec 25 2013 12:59AM
Credit:	Christian Prim
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

LightDM 'create_guest_session()' Function CVE-2013-4459 Security Bypass Vulnerability

LightDM is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability.

Successful exploits will allow attackers to bypass certain security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the affected application.

LightDM 1.8.0 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

LightDM 'create_guest_session()' Function CVE-2013-4459 Security Bypass Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

LightDM 'create_guest_session()' Function CVE-2013-4459 Security Bypass Vulnerability

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

LightDM 'create_guest_session()' Function CVE-2013-4459 Security Bypass Vulnerability

References:

• Light Display Manager (LightDM) Homepage (Freedesktop.org)