Vulnerability Description
GNOME Display Manager (gdm) 3.4.1 and earlier, when disable-user-list is set to true, allows local users to cause a denial of service (unable to login) by pressing the cancel button after entering a user name.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gnome Display Manager | <= 3.4.1 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/07/10
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/07/16
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=683338
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=704284
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1050745
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/07/10
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/07/16
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=683338
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=704284
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1050745
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-7273?
CVE-2013-7273 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). GNOME Display Manager (gdm) 3.4.1 and earlier, when disable-user-list is set to true, allows local users to cause a denial of service (unable to login) by pressing the cancel button after entering a u...
How severe is CVE-2013-7273?
CVE-2013-7273 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-2013-7273?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Gnome Display Manager.