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CVE-2018-20839

Published: 2019-05-17T04:29Z
Last Modified: 2024-11-21T04:02Z
Source: MITRE CVE List
License: MITRE-CVE-TOS
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. > MITRE Terms of Use apply – see LICENSE‑MITRE.txt