Ubuntu 'Unity' Package Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:67116

Info

Ubuntu 'Unity' Package Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 67116
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2014-3203
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Apr 17 2014 12:00AM
Updated: May 06 2014 11:10AM
Credit: Giovanni Mellini
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Ubuntu 'Unity' Package Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Ubuntu Unity is prone to a local security-bypass vulnerability.

Local attackers can exploit this issue to bypass authentication mechanism and gain access to the affected system.

Exploit / POC

Ubuntu 'Unity' Package Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Attackers with physical access to an affected system can exploit this issue to gain unauthorized access.

Solution / Fix

Ubuntu 'Unity' Package Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

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

References

Ubuntu 'Unity' Package Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

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