Improper Initialization of PAM Session Modules in xrdp by Neutrinolabs
CVE-2017-6967

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Neutrinolabs

Status
Xrdp
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 March 2017

What is CVE-2017-6967?

In xrdp version 0.9.1, the PAM function auth_start_session() is called in an incorrect sequence, preventing proper initialization of PAM session modules. This flaw can lead to incorrect configurations and may facilitate an elevation of privileges, resulting in security vulnerabilities within the system.

References

https://github.com/neutrinolabs/xrdp/issues/350
x_refsource_MISC
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xrdp/+bug/1672742
x_refsource_MISC
https://github.com/neutrinolabs/xrdp/pull/694
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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