gdm3 up to 3.36.1/3.38.1 on Ubuntu gnome-initial-setup unusual condition

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in gdm3 up to 3.36.1/3.38.1 on Ubuntu. This affects an unknown function of the component gnome-initial-setup. This manipulation causes unusual condition. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2020-16125. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in gdm3 up to 3.36.1/3.38.1 on Ubuntu. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component gnome-initial-setup. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unusual condition vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-754. The product does not check or incorrectly checks for unusual or exceptional conditions that are not expected to occur frequently during day to day operation of the product. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 11/10/2020. The advisory is shared at securitylab.github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-16125. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 3.36.2 or 3.38.2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at bugs.launchpad.net.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unusual condition
CWE: CWE-754
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: gdm3 3.36.2/3.38.2

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07/29/2020 🔍
11/10/2020 +104 days 🔍
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12/04/2020 +24 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securitylab.github.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2020-16125 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-16125
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-164557

Entryinfo

Created: 11/10/2020 10:24
Updated: 12/04/2020 11:55
Changes: 11/10/2020 10:24 (39), 12/04/2020 11:51 (2), 12/04/2020 11:55 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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