CVE-2017-6967

Description

xrdp 0.9.1 calls the PAM function auth_start_session() in an incorrect location, leading to PAM session modules not being properly initialized, with a potential consequence of incorrect configurations or elevation of privileges, aka a pam_limits.so bypass.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Third-Party Advisory launchpad.net Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/neutrinolabs/xrdp/issues/350 third party advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xrdp/+bug/1672742 third party advisory
https://github.com/neutrinolabs/xrdp/pull/694 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6967?
CVE-2017-6967 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6967?
To fix CVE-2017-6967, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-6967 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-6967 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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