Vulnerability Description
The Red Hat build script for the GNOME Display Manager (GDM) before 2.16.0-56 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 omits TCP Wrapper support, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via XDMCP connections, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-5079.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gdm | <= 2.16 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36553Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36219
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=239818
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1364.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36553Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36219
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=239818
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1364.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2697?
CVE-2009-2697 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The Red Hat build script for the GNOME Display Manager (GDM) before 2.16.0-56 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 omits TCP Wrapper support, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended acce...
How severe is CVE-2009-2697?
CVE-2009-2697 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2697?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Gdm, Redhat Enterprise Linux.