CVE-2020-16125

Description

gdm3 versions before 3.36.2 or 3.38.2 would start gnome-initial-setup if gdm3 can't contact the accountservice service via dbus in a timely manner; on Ubuntu (and potentially derivatives) this could be be chained with an additional issue that could allow a local user to create a new privileged account.

Weakness classification

• CWE-754: Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions

Primary references

• security@ubuntu.com — Third Party Advisory
• security@ubuntu.com — Exploit, Vendor Advisory
• security@ubuntu.com — Exploit, Third Party Advisory
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Exploit, Vendor Advisory
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Exploit, Third Party Advisory