What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-3825?

CVE-2019-3825 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-3825?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-3825. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

Gnome Display Manager CVE-2019-3825

MEDIUM

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2019-02-06 secalert@redhat.com

Authentication Bypass Gnome Display Manager Ubuntu Linux Enterprise Linux

6.4

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.4 MEDIUM

AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Physical

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 06, 2019 - 20:29 nvd

MEDIUM 6.4

DescriptionNVD

A vulnerability was discovered in gdm before 3.31.4. When timed login is enabled in configuration, an attacker could bypass the lock screen by selecting the timed login user and waiting for the timer to expire, at which time they would gain access to the logged-in user's session.

AnalysisAI

A vulnerability was discovered in gdm before 3.31.4. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.4), this vulnerability is no authentication required. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. A vulnerability was discovered in gdm before 3.31.4. When timed login is enabled in configuration, an attacker could bypass the lock screen by selecting the timed login user and waiting for the timer to expire, at which time they would gain access to the logged-in user's session. Affected products include: Gnome Gnome Display Manager, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux. Version information: before 3.31.4..

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.