SB2019022611 - Ubuntu update for GNOME Keyring
Published: February 26, 2019 Updated: September 19, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019022611
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-20781)
The vulnerability allows a remote root privileged attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the LightDM daemon in the affected software stores user passwords in cleartext. A remote attacker can performa memory dump and retrieve login credentials, which can be used to conduct further attacks.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.