CVE-2006-2452

Published Jun 9, 2006 CVSS 2.0 · 3.7 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
GNOME GDM 2.8, 2.12, 2.14, and 2.15, when the "face browser" feature is enabled, allows local users to access the "Configure Login Manager" functionality using their own password instead of the root password, which can be leveraged to gain additional privileges.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2006-2453 GNOME GDM 2.8, 2.12, 2.14, and 2.15, when the "face browser" feature is enabled, allows local users to access the "Configure Login Manager" functionality using their own password instead of the root password, which can be leveraged to gain additional privileges.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-293-1 gdm vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 5:51 PM
Reserved
May 18, 2006, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 9, 2006, 10:02 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:25 PM