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CVE-2010-2387

1.9 · LOW

vicious-extensions/ve-misc.c in GNOME Display Manager (gdm) 2.20.x before 2.20.11, when GDM debug is enabled, logs the user password when it contains invalid UTF8 encoded characters, which might al…

Published Dec 21, 2012gnomeCWE-255EPSS 0.52%

Overview

CVE-2010-2387 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting gnome gnome_display_manager. It was published on December 21, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

vicious-extensions/ve-misc.c in GNOME Display Manager (gdm) 2.20.x before 2.20.11, when GDM debug is enabled, logs the user password when it contains invalid UTF8 encoded characters, which might allow local users to gain privileges by reading the information from syslog logs.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnome. Update gnome_display_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refftp.gnome.org/pub/GNOME/sources/gdm/2.20/gdm-2.20.11.changesRefsecunia.com/advisories/40690Refsecunia.com/advisories/40780Refwww.auscert.org.au/13123Refwww.osvdb.org/66643Refblogs.oracle.com/sunsecurity/entry/cve_2010_2387_password_disclosureRefbugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=571846Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/60642Refftp.gnome.org/pub/GNOME/sources/gdm/2.20/gdm-2.20.11.changesRefsecunia.com/advisories/40690

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2387?

CVE-2010-2387 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting gnome gnome_display_manager. It was published on December 21, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2010-2387?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-2387?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnome. Update gnome_display_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-2387?

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