Ubuntu 'Unity' Package Lock Screen Local Security Bypass Vulnerability
BID:68987
Info
Ubuntu 'Unity' Package Lock Screen Local Security Bypass Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 68987 |
| Class: | Race Condition Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2014-5195 |
| Remote: | No |
| Local: | Yes |
| Published: | Jul 27 2014 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Aug 11 2014 12:14AM |
| Credit: | Sander Jonkers |
| Vulnerable: | |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Ubuntu 'Unity' Package Lock Screen 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.
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 Lock Screen Local Security Bypass Vulnerability
An attacker requires physical access to exploit the issue.
An attacker requires physical access to exploit the issue.
Solution / Fix
Ubuntu 'Unity' Package Lock Screen Local Security Bypass Vulnerability
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.
References
Ubuntu 'Unity' Package Lock Screen Local Security Bypass Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Ubuntu Homepage (Ubuntu)