CVE-2021-3784 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

Garuda Linux performs an insecure user creation and authentication that allows any user to impersonate the created account. By creating users from the 'Garuda settings manager', an insecure procedure is performed that keeps the created user without an assigned password during some seconds. This could allow a potential attacker to exploit this vulnerability in order to authenticate without knowing the password.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Garudalinux	Garuda Linux	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/garuda-linux-improper-authoriThird Party Advisory
https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/garuda-linux-improper-authoriThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-3784?

CVE-2021-3784 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Garuda Linux performs an insecure user creation and authentication that allows any user to impersonate the created account. By creating users from the 'Garuda settings manager', an insecure procedure ...

How severe is CVE-2021-3784?

CVE-2021-3784 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-3784?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Garudalinux Garuda Linux.