CVE-2017-6967
published 2017-03-17CVE-2017-6967: 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…
PriorityP434high7.3CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUINSUCLILAL
EPSS
1.18%
63.7th percentile
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.
Affected
8 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | xrdp | < xrdp 0.9.1-9 (bookworm) | xrdp 0.9.1-9 (bookworm) |
| neutrinolabs | xrdp | — | — |
| neutrinolabs | xrdp | >= 0 < 0.9.1-9 | 0.9.1-9 |
| neutrinolabs | xrdp | >= 0 < 0.9.1-9 | 0.9.1-9 |
| neutrinolabs | xrdp | >= 0 < 0.9.1-9 | 0.9.1-9 |
| neutrinolabs | xrdp | >= 0 < 0.9.1-9 | 0.9.1-9 |
| neutrinolabs | xrdp | >= 0 < 0.6.0-1ubuntu0.1+esm1 | 0.6.0-1ubuntu0.1+esm1 |
| neutrinolabs | xrdp | >= 0 < 0.6.1-2ubuntu0.3+esm1 | 0.6.1-2ubuntu0.3+esm1 |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.3HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
nvdv2.07.5HIGHAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
osv8.4HIGH
vendor_ubuntu8.4HIGH
vendor_debian7.3HIGH
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Ubuntu
xrdp vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2021-03-15·CVSS 8.4
CVE-2017-6967 [HIGH] xrdp vulnerabilities
Title: xrdp vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in xrdp.
It was discovered that xrdp did not properly validate certain input in the
session manager. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a
denial of service or other unspecified impact. (CVE-2017-16927)
It was discovered that xrdp did not properly initialize PAM session
modules. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to escalate
privileges. (CVE-2017-6967)
Instructions: In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Debian
CVE-2017-6967: xrdp - xrdp 0.9.1 calls the PAM function auth_start_session() in an incorrect location,...
vendor_debian·2017·CVSS 7.3
CVE-2017-6967 [HIGH] CVE-2017-6967: xrdp - xrdp 0.9.1 calls the PAM function auth_start_session() in an incorrect location,...
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.
Scope: local
bookworm: resolved (fixed in 0.9.1-9)
bullseye: resolved (fixed in 0.9.1-9)
forky: resolved (fixed in 0.9.1-9)
sid: resolved (fixed in 0.9.1-9)
trixie: resolved (fixed in 0.9.1-9)
GHSA
GHSA-3fgq-wvwm-xq86: xrdp 0
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-13
CVE-2017-6967 [HIGH] CWE-287 GHSA-3fgq-wvwm-xq86: xrdp 0
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.
OSV
xrdp vulnerabilities
osv·2021-03-15·CVSS 8.4
CVE-2017-16927 [HIGH] xrdp vulnerabilities
xrdp vulnerabilities
It was discovered that xrdp did not properly validate certain input in the
session manager. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a
denial of service or other unspecified impact. (CVE-2017-16927)
It was discovered that xrdp did not properly initialize PAM session
modules. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to escalate
privileges. (CVE-2017-6967)
OSV
CVE-2017-6967: xrdp 0
osv·2017-03-17·CVSS 7.3
CVE-2017-6967 [HIGH] CVE-2017-6967: xrdp 0
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.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Bugzilla
CVE-2017-6967 xrdp: Incorrect placement of auth_start_session() [fedora-all]
bugzilla·2017-03-20·CVSS 7.3
CVE-2017-6967 [HIGH] CVE-2017-6967 xrdp: Incorrect placement of auth_start_session() [fedora-all]
CVE-2017-6967 xrdp: Incorrect placement of auth_start_session() [fedora-all]
This is an automatically created tracking bug! It was created to ensure
that one or more security vulnerabilities are fixed in affected versions
of fedora-all.
For comments that are specific to the vulnerability please use bugs filed
against the "Security Response" product referenced in the "Blocks" field.
For more information see:
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Security/TrackingBugs
When submitting as an update, use the fedpkg template provided in the next
comment(s). This will include the bug IDs of this tracking bug as well as
the relevant top-level CVE bugs.
Please also mention the CVE IDs being fixed in the RPM changelog and the
fedpkg commit message.
NOTE: this issue affects multiple supported versions
Bugzilla
CVE-2017-6967 xrdp: Incorrect placement of auth_start_session() [epel-all]
bugzilla·2017-03-20·CVSS 7.3
CVE-2017-6967 [HIGH] CVE-2017-6967 xrdp: Incorrect placement of auth_start_session() [epel-all]
CVE-2017-6967 xrdp: Incorrect placement of auth_start_session() [epel-all]
This is an automatically created tracking bug! It was created to ensure
that one or more security vulnerabilities are fixed in affected versions
of epel-all.
For comments that are specific to the vulnerability please use bugs filed
against the "Security Response" product referenced in the "Blocks" field.
For more information see:
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Security/TrackingBugs
When submitting as an update, use the fedpkg template provided in the next
comment(s). This will include the bug IDs of this tracking bug as well as
the relevant top-level CVE bugs.
Please also mention the CVE IDs being fixed in the RPM changelog and the
fedpkg commit message.
NOTE: this issue affects multiple supported versions of F
Bugzilla
CVE-2017-6967 xrdp: Incorrect placement of auth_start_session()
bugzilla·2017-03-20·CVSS 7.3
CVE-2017-6967 [HIGH] CVE-2017-6967 xrdp: Incorrect placement of auth_start_session()
CVE-2017-6967 xrdp: Incorrect placement of auth_start_session()
xrdp 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.
Upstream bug:
https://github.com/neutrinolabs/xrdp/issues/350
Upstream patch:
https://github.com/neutrinolabs/xrdp/pull/696/commits/44129acd210c803fc8bbcfaf1b0db05e5bb4034f
Discussion:
Created xrdp tracking bugs for this issue:
Affects: epel-all [bug 1433958]
Affects: fedora-all [bug 1433959]
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This CVE Bugzilla entry is for community support informational purposes only as it does not affect a package in a commercially supported Red Hat product. Refer to the dependent
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xrdp/+bug/1672742https://github.com/neutrinolabs/xrdp/issues/350https://github.com/neutrinolabs/xrdp/pull/694https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xrdp/+bug/1672742https://github.com/neutrinolabs/xrdp/issues/350https://github.com/neutrinolabs/xrdp/pull/694
2017-03-17
Published