Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in the host chooser window (gdmchooser) in GNOME Foundation Display Manager (gdm) allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a hostname, which are used in an error dialog.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gdm | 2.14.1 |
References
- http://ftp.acc.umu.se/pub/GNOME/sources/gdm/2.17/gdm-2.17.4.news
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=453Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23381
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23385
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23387
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23409
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017320Patch
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017383
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:231
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_29_sr.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/30848
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21597Patch
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-396-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5015
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30896
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6105?
CVE-2006-6105 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Format string vulnerability in the host chooser window (gdmchooser) in GNOME Foundation Display Manager (gdm) allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a hostname, w...
How severe is CVE-2006-6105?
CVE-2006-6105 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6105?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Gdm.