MEDIUM · 4.3

CVE-2006-6105

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...

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

4.3

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GnomeGdm2.14.1

References

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.