CVE-2021-3784 (GCVE-0-2021-3784)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-10-04 15:00 – Updated: 2025-06-17 15:03
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Garuda Linux Improper Authorization
Summary
Garuda Linux performs an insecure user creation and authentication that allows any user to impersonate the created account. By creating users from the 'Garuda settings manager', an insecure procedure is performed that keeps the created user without an assigned password during some seconds. This could allow a potential attacker to exploit this vulnerability in order to authenticate without knowing the password.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-06-17 15:01 UTC
CWE
- CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
Assigner
INCIBE
CNA
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garuda Linux | Garuda Linux |
Affected:
all versions
|
Date Public
2021-10-28 10:00
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