CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-7358

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In LightDM through version 1.22.0, a directory traversal issue in debian/guest-account.sh allows local attackers to own arbitrary directory path locations and escalate privileges to root when the guest user logs out.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain full system privileges, posing a serious security threat.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update LightDM to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and restrict access to the guest account.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

In LightDM through 1.22.0, a directory traversal issue in debian/guest-account.sh allows local attackers to own arbitrary directory path locations and escalate privileges to root when the guest user logs out.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS