How severe is CVE-2016-1000002?

CVE-2016-1000002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-1000002 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-2016-1000002?

CVE-2016-1000002 primarily affects Gnome Gnome Display Manager. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1000002?

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

When was CVE-2016-1000002 published?

CVE-2016-1000002 was published on 2019-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1000002

CVE-2016-1000002 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnome Gnome Display Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.4)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Gnome Gnome Display Manager
Published: 2019-11-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

gdm3 3.14.2 and possibly later has an information leak before screen lock

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1000002?: gdm3 3.14.2 and possibly later has an information leak before screen lock
How severe is CVE-2016-1000002?: CVE-2016-1000002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-1000002 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-2016-1000002?: CVE-2016-1000002 primarily affects Gnome Gnome Display Manager. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1000002?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-1000002 published?: CVE-2016-1000002 was published on 2019-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gnome_display_manager:3.14.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:42.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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