Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.843126
Category:	Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:	Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-3255-1)
Summary:	The remote host is missing an update for the 'lightdm' package(s) announced via the USN-3255-1 advisory.
Description:	Summary: The remote host is missing an update for the 'lightdm' package(s) announced via the USN-3255-1 advisory. Vulnerability Insight: It was discovered that LightDM incorrectly handled home directory creation for guest users. A local attacker could use this issue to gain ownership of arbitrary directory paths and possibly gain administrative privileges. Affected Software/OS: 'lightdm' package(s) on Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 16.10. Solution: Please install the updated package(s). CVSS Score: 6.9 CVSS Vector: AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2017-7358 BugTraq ID: 97486 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97486 https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41923/
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