How severe is CVE-2010-2387?

CVE-2010-2387 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2010-2387 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2387?

CVE-2010-2387 primarily affects Gnome Gnome Display Manager. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2387?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-2387 published?

CVE-2010-2387 was published on 2012-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2387

CVE-2010-2387 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnome Gnome Display Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Gnome Gnome Display Manager
Published: 2012-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

vicious-extensions/ve-misc.c in GNOME Display Manager (gdm) 2.20.x before 2.20.11, when GDM debug is enabled, logs the user password when it contains invalid UTF8 encoded characters, which might allow local users to gain privileges by reading the information from syslog logs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2387?: vicious-extensions/ve-misc.c in GNOME Display Manager (gdm) 2.20.x before 2.20.11, when GDM debug is enabled, logs the user password when it contains invalid UTF8 encoded characters, which might allow local users to gain privileges by reading the information from syslog logs.
How severe is CVE-2010-2387?: CVE-2010-2387 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2010-2387 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2387?: CVE-2010-2387 primarily affects Gnome Gnome Display Manager. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2387?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-2387 published?: CVE-2010-2387 was published on 2012-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gnome_display_manager:2.20.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gnome_display_manager:2.20.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gnome_display_manager:2.20.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gnome_display_manager:2.20.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gnome_display_manager:2.20.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gnome_display_manager:2.20.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gnome_display_manager:2.20.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gnome_display_manager:2.20.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gnome_display_manager:2.20.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gnome_display_manager:2.20.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gnome_display_manager:2.20.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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