CVE-2011-1709
High
Description
GNOME Display Manager (gdm) before 2.32.2, when glib 2.28 is used, enables execution of a web browser with the uid of the gdm account, which allows local users to gain privileges via vectors involving the x-scheme-handler/http MIME type.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductGnome Gdm
PublishedJun 14, 2011
First seenJun 14, 2011
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Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gnome gdm | 1.0, 2.0, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.8, 2.13, 2.14, 2.15, 2.16, 2.17, 2.18, 2.19, 2.20, 2.21, 2.22, 2.23, 2.24, 2.25, 2.26, 2.27, 2.28, 2.29, 2.30, 2.31, 2.32, 2.32.1 | — |
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