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Ubuntu 20.04 LTS USN-4533-1: ldm Privilege Escalation Risk

LTSP Display Manager could be made to escalate user privileges.. =========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-4533-1 September 22, 2020 ldm vulnerabilities ========================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Summary: LTSP Display Manager could be made to escalate user privileges. Software Description: - ldm: LTSP display manager Details: Veeti Veteläinen discovered that the LTSP Display Manager (ldm) incorrectly handled user logins from unsupported shells. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to gain root privileges. (CVE-2019-20373) Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS: ldm 2:2.18.06-1+deb10u1build0.20.04.1 ldm-server 2:2.18.06-1+deb10u1build0.20.04.1 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4533-1 https://bugs.launchpad.net/ltsp/+bug/1839431 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ldm/2:2.18.06-1+deb10u1build0.20.04.1 . Fedora Security Advisory FSA-2023-456 addresses critical ldm flaws affecting user access levels. Ensure your system is protected.. LTSP Display Manager, Privileges Escalation, Ubuntu Security, Local Attacker. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Sep 22, 2020 Critical Ubuntu
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Debian 8: DLA-2064-1 Critical: ldm Local Root Privilege Escalation

It was discovered that a hook script of ldm, the display manager for the Linux Terminal Server Project incorrectly parsed responses from an SSH server which could result in local root privilege escalation. . Package : ldm Version : 2:2.2.15-2+deb8u1 CVE ID : CVE-2019-20373 Debian Bug : #948538 It was discovered that a hook script of ldm, the display manager for the Linux Terminal Server Project incorrectly parsed responses from an SSH server which could result in local root privilege escalation. For Debian 8 "Jessie", this issue has been fixed in ldm version 2:2.2.15-2+deb8u1. We recommend that you upgrade your ldm packages. Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS Regards, - -- ,'`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / chris-lamb.co.uk `- . The latest LDM security update for Debian tackles serious local root privilege escalation vulnerabilities, enhancing system integrity and security.. ldm Security Update, Debian LTS, Local Privilege Escalation, SSH Vulnerability, System Upgrade. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Jan 10, 2020 Critical Debian LTS
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Debian: DSA-4601-1 Moderate: ldm Local Root Escalation Threat

It was discovered that a hook script of ldm, the display manager for the Linux Terminal Server Project incorrectly parsed responses from an SSH server which could result in local root privilege escalation. . -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA512 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-4601-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/security/ Moritz Muehlenhoff January 09, 2020 https://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : ldm CVE ID : not yet available It was discovered that a hook script of ldm, the display manager for the Linux Terminal Server Project incorrectly parsed responses from an SSH server which could result in local root privilege escalation. For the oldstable distribution (stretch), this problem has been fixed in version 2:2.2.18-2+deb9u1. For the stable distribution (buster), this problem has been fixed in version 2:2.18.06-1+deb10u1. We recommend that you upgrade your ldm packages. For the detailed security status of ldm please refer to its security tracker page at: Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://www.debian.org/security/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Vulnerability identified in gdm graphical display manager; it is advised to update to enhance security for your Linux distribution.. ldm Security Update, Debian Advisory, Local Privilege Escalation. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Jan 09, 2020 Debian
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Ubuntu 11.10 & 11.04 USN-1398-1 Critical LTSP Access Risk

LTSP Display Manager could be made to run programs as an administrator.. =========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-1398-1 March 12, 2012 ldm vulnerability ========================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 11.10 - Ubuntu 11.04 Summary: LTSP Display Manager could be made to run programs as an administrator. Software Description: - ldm: LTSP display manager Details: Tenho Tuhkala discovered that the LTSP Display Manager (ldm) incorrectly filtered keybindings. An attacker could use the default keybindings to execute arbitrary commands as root at the login screen. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 11.10: ldm 2:2.2.4-0ubuntu1.1 Ubuntu 11.04: ldm 2:2.2.1-0ubuntu1.1 After a standard system update you need to restart the LTSP Display Manager to make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1398-1 CVE-2012-1166 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ldm/2:2.2.4-0ubuntu1.1 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ldm/2:2.2.1-0ubuntu1.1 . LTSP Display Manager on Ubuntu identified with vulnerabilities that could permit unauthorized administrative access. Immediate updates suggested.. LTSP Display Manager, Ubuntu Security Notice, administrative access risk. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Mar 12, 2012 Critical Ubuntu
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