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.

Exploit / POC

Ubuntu 'Unity' Package Lock Screen Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

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.

References

Ubuntu 'Unity' Package Lock Screen Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

References:
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