Unauthorized access to screen In plymouth
Description
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.
Mitigation
Update Impact
Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.
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