CVE-2007-4569: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2007-4569: backend/session.c in KDM in KDE 3.3.0 through 3.5.7, when autologin is configured and "shutdown with passwo...

backend/session.c in KDM in KDE 3.3.0 through 3.5.7, when autologin is configured and "shutdown with password" is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass the password requirement and login to arbitrary accounts via unspecified vectors.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 15:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old KDE Display Manager authentication bypass. If KDM is running KDE 3.3.0 through 3.5.7 with autologin and password-protected shutdown enabled, a remote attacker may bypass the password requirement and log in as arbitrary accounts. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems still running KDE 3 KDM, especially where remote KDM access exists and the named autologin/shutdown settings are enabled. Treat as urgent only for legacy KDE/KDM estates. For modern fleets, priority is likely low unless asset discovery finds old Linux desktop or terminal-server systems. Mitigation focus: Identify any systems running KDE 3.3.0 through 3.5.7 KDM.; Review Debian, Gentoo, Red Hat, Fedora, SUSE, or Mandriva guidance for fixed packages.; Upgrade or retire affected KDM installations where vendor fixes are unavailable..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 03:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 21, 2007, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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FEDORA-2007-2361CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
FEDORA-2007-716CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10359CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
kde-kdm-login-security-bypass(36711)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1725CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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