Bypass Vulnerability in GDM Lock Screen Affects Ubuntu

CVE-2019-3825

Summary

A vulnerability in GDM prior to version 3.31.4 allows attackers to bypass the lock screen feature when timed login is enabled. By selecting the timed login user and waiting for the timer to expire, an attacker can gain unauthorized access to an active user's session. This flaw poses a significant risk for users who rely on timed logins for security.

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