CyberRota Analysis
This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Ubuntu. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references.
Public Exploit Signal
A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.
GitHub PoC Links
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CVE
CVE-2022-40297
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.45%
Ubuntu
Original NVD Description
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.
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