CVE-2014-7272: Simple Desktop Display Manager (SDDM) before 0.10.0 allows local users to gain root privileges because code...

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SDDM before 0.10.0 could let a person with local user access become root. The issue comes from privileged code writing inside a user's home directory, where that user may have prepared links in advance. This is mainly a risk for Linux desktops or kiosks with untrusted local accounts. Systems using Simple Desktop Display Manager before 0.10.0 are the stated exposure. Practical impact is local privilege escalation, so exposure is highest on shared desktops, lab machines, kiosks, and systems where untrusted users can log in locally. Treat as high priority where affected systems allow local logins by non-administrators. It is less urgent for single-user, fully trusted desktops, but root escalation can materially increase breach impact on shared endpoints. Mitigation focus: Upgrade SDDM to 0.10.0 or a vendor-patched package.; Review Fedora advisories if managing affected Fedora-era packages.; Restrict untrusted local accounts on systems that cannot be updated promptly..

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Jun 7, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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