Oval Definition:oval:com.ubuntu.bionic:def:2018208390000000
Revision Date:2019-05-17Version:1
Title:CVE-2018-20839 on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (bionic) - medium.
Description: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.
Family:unixClass:vulnerability
Status:Reference(s):CVE-2018-20839
Platform(s):Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
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Definition Synopsis
  • Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (bionic) is installed.
  • AND systemd package in bionic is affected, but a decision has been made to defer addressing it (note: '2020-02-28').
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