CVE-2018-20839
CVE Details
Last Update
8/16/2024
NIST CVE Summary
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.
Our Official Summary
Waiting on a fix from third party mongodb & calico vendors.
CVE Severity
Status
Ongoing
Affected Products & Versions
- Palette VerteX 4.4.14
Revision History
- 1.0 08/16/2024 Initial Publication
- 2.0 08/17/2024 Added Palette VerteX 4.4.14 to Affected Products