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CVE-2022-40297
UBports Ubuntu Touch 16.04 allows the screen-unlock passcode to be used for a privileged shell via Sudo.
Impact
UBports Ubuntu Touch 16.04 allows the screen-unlock passcode to be used for a privileged shell via Sudo. This passcode is only four digits, far below typical length/complexity for a user account's password. NOTE: a third party states "The described attack cannot be executed as demonstrated.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ubports | Ubuntu Touch | Version 16.04 |