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CVE-2010-2387

LowPublished

vicious-extensions/ve-misc.c in GNOME Display Manager (gdm) 2.20.x before 2.20.11, when GDM debug is enabled, logs the user password when it contains...

Published: Dec 21, 2012
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: oracle
Evidence observed: Aug 5, 2026

Primary CVSS

1.9/ 10Low

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

EPSS probability estimate

0.5%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 43.3%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

vicious-extensions/ve-misc.c in GNOME Display Manager (gdm) 2.20.x before 2.20.11, when GDM debug is enabled, logs the user password when it contains invalid UTF8 encoded characters, which might allow local users to gain privileges by reading the information from syslog logs.

Sources

CVE-2010-2387PoC
Proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2010-2387, a privilege escalation vulnerability in GNOME Display Manager (GDM). Includes C source code targeting the flaw in GDM 2.x.

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