gdm 1.0.x/2.0.x BETA/2.2.0 - XDMCP Buffer Overflow (2)

// source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1233/info A buffer overrun exists in the XDMCP handling code used in 'gdm', an xdm replacement, shipped as part of the GNOME desktop. By sending a maliciously crafted XDMCP message, it is possible for a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands as...

CVE-1999-0990

Error messages generated by gdm with the VerboseAuth setting allows an attacker to identify valid users on a system...

CVE-1999-0990

The connected PT-1999-1510 entry identifies the vulnerability as affecting gdm (GNOME Display Manager) through error messages emitted when VerboseAuth is enabled. The root cause is verbose authentication error messages that allow an attacker to identify valid users on a system from local access. ...

CVE-1999-0990

Error messages generated by gdm with the VerboseAuth setting allows an attacker to identify valid users on a system...