GNOME gnome-shell Lock Screen Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:70178

Info

GNOME gnome-shell Lock Screen Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 70178
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2014-7300
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Sep 29 2014 12:00AM
Updated: May 07 2015 05:18PM
Credit: Daniel Kahn Gillmor
Vulnerable: Oracle Enterprise Linux 7
GNOME gnome-shell 3.14
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

GNOME gnome-shell Lock Screen Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

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

An attacker with physical access to the keyboard may be able to crash gnome-shell that may aid in further attacks.

GNOME gnome-shell 3.14 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

GNOME gnome-shell Lock Screen Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

To exploit this issue, attackers require physical access.

Solution / Fix

GNOME gnome-shell Lock Screen Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
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].

References

GNOME gnome-shell Lock Screen Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

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