Description
It was discovered that libXdmcp before 1.1.2 including used weak entropy to generate session keys. On a multi-user system using xdmcp, a local attacker could potentially use information available from the process list to brute force the key, allowing them to hijack other users' sessions.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:CScopeChanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:NIntegrityNone
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
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Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201704-03
security.gentoo.org
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2625
bugzilla.redhat.com
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1865
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