Vulnerability Description
debian/guest-account in Light Display Manager (lightdm) 1.0.x before 1.0.6 and 1.1.x before 1.1.7, as used in Ubuntu Linux 11.10, allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a space in the name of a file in /tmp. NOTE: this identifier was SPLIT per ADT1/ADT2 due to different codebases and affected versions. CVE-2012-6648 has been assigned for the gdm-guest-session issue.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 1.0.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 11.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1399-2PatchVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/%2Bsource/lightdm/%2Bbug/953044
- https://launchpadlibrarian.net/96471251/lightdm.secure-cleanup.debdiff
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1399-2PatchVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/%2Bsource/lightdm/%2Bbug/953044
- https://launchpadlibrarian.net/96471251/lightdm.secure-cleanup.debdiff
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0943?
CVE-2012-0943 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). debian/guest-account in Light Display Manager (lightdm) 1.0.x before 1.0.6 and 1.1.x before 1.1.7, as used in Ubuntu Linux 11.10, allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a space in the name o...
How severe is CVE-2012-0943?
CVE-2012-0943 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0943?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Robert Ancell Lightdm, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.