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LOW · 2.8

CVE-2020-16127

An Ubuntu-specific modification to AccountsService in versions before 0.6.55-0ubuntu13.2, among other earlier versions, would perform unbounded read operations on user-controlled ~/.pam_environment fi...

Vulnerability Description

An Ubuntu-specific modification to AccountsService in versions before 0.6.55-0ubuntu13.2, among other earlier versions, would perform unbounded read operations on user-controlled ~/.pam_environment files, allowing an infinite loop if /dev/zero is symlinked to this location.

CVSS Score

2.8

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
LOW

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
FreedesktopAccountsservice< 0.6.55

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20CWE-835

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-16127?

CVE-2020-16127 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.8 (LOW). An Ubuntu-specific modification to AccountsService in versions before 0.6.55-0ubuntu13.2, among other earlier versions, would perform unbounded read operations on user-controlled ~/.pam_environment fi...

How severe is CVE-2020-16127?

CVE-2020-16127 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-16127?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freedesktop Accountsservice.