CVE-2017-6967 describes a vulnerability in xrdp version 0.9.1 where the auth_start_session() PAM function is called at an incorrect stage, preventing proper initialization of PAM session modules. This flaw can lead to misconfigurations or a privilege escalation, specifically a bypass of pam_limits.so. With a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH), this vulnerability is network-exploitable with low attack complexity, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.9.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:neutrinolabs:xrdp:0.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.