Vulnerability Description
LXDM before 0.5.2 did not start X server with -auth, which allows local users to bypass authentication with X connections.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lxdm Project | Lxdm | <= 0.5.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/20/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1284460Issue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/20/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1284460Issue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8308?
CVE-2015-8308 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). LXDM before 0.5.2 did not start X server with -auth, which allows local users to bypass authentication with X connections.
How severe is CVE-2015-8308?
CVE-2015-8308 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8308?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lxdm Project Lxdm.