cvedb.io
CVE-2017-8900
MEDIUM · CVSS 4.6
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2017-05-12T07:29:00.233 · Last modified 2026-06-17T01:27:10.273

Summary

LightDM through 1.22.0, when systemd is used in Ubuntu 16.10 and 17.x, allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended AppArmor restrictions and visit the home directories of arbitrary users by establishing a guest session.

Affected products

lightdm_project — lightdm

Does this affect you?

Add your gear to cvedb and we'll alert you only when lightdm_project ships something exploited.

Check my exposure →

References

This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. Informational only; not professional security advice.