CVE-2018-20839 (GCVE-0-2018-20839)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2019-05-17 03:39 – Updated: 2024-08-05 12:12
VLAI?
Summary
systemd 242 changes the VT1 mode upon a logout, which allows attackers to read cleartext passwords in certain circumstances, such as watching a shutdown, or using Ctrl-Alt-F1 and Ctrl-Alt-F2. This occurs because the KDGKBMODE (aka current keyboard mode) check is mishandled.
Severity ?
No CVSS data available.
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
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