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CVE-2010-2387

vicious-extensions/ve-misc.c in GNOME Display Manager (gdm) 2.20.x before 2.20.1...

Low CVSS 1.9

Overview

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.

CWE: CWE-255 Published: 2012-12-21T05:46:13.853
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟢 LOW.

  • CVSS: 1.9 (LOW)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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