Skip to main content
Threat Radar animated logo
DashboardThreatsMapFeedsPricingView Plans & Pricing
reconnecting
Press slash or control plus K to focus the search. Use the arrow keys to navigate results and press enter to open a threat.
Reconnecting to live updates…
EPSS 0.4%top 63%

Accountsservice: An issue exists AccountService 0.6.37 in the user_change_password_authorized_cb() function in user.c which could let a local users obtain encrypted…

0
Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2012-6655gcveosvubuntu-cve-2012-6655ubuntu-pro-14-04-ltsubuntu-pro-16-04-ltsubuntu-pro-18-04-ltsubuntu-20-04-ltsubuntu-22-04-lts
Published: 11/27/2019 (11/27/2019, 18:15:00 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: accountsservice

Description

A vulnerability in accountsservice version 0.6.37 and several related Ubuntu package versions allows local users to obtain encrypted passwords via the user_change_password_authorized_cb() function in user.c. This issue affects multiple Ubuntu LTS releases and related package versions. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but allows limited confidentiality exposure of encrypted password data.

CVSS v3.1

Score 3.3low

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected software

Ubuntu:Pro:14.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
accountsservice
pkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]+esm4?arch=source&distro=esm-infra-legacy/trusty
Affected versions
=0.6.34-0ubuntu6=0.6.34-0ubuntu7=0.6.35-0ubuntu1=0.6.35-0ubuntu2=0.6.35-0ubuntu3=0.6.35-0ubuntu4=0.6.35-0ubuntu5=0.6.35-0ubuntu6=0.6.35-0ubuntu7=0.6.35-0ubuntu7.1=0.6.35-0ubuntu7.2=0.6.35-0ubuntu7.3=0.6.35-0ubuntu7.3+esm2=0.6.35-0ubuntu7.3+esm3=0.6.35-0ubuntu7.3+esm4
Ubuntu:Pro:16.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
accountsservice
pkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]+esm2?arch=source&distro=esm-infra-legacy/xenial
Affected versions
=0.6.40-2ubuntu5=0.6.40-2ubuntu6=0.6.40-2ubuntu7=0.6.40-2ubuntu8=0.6.40-2ubuntu9=0.6.40-2ubuntu10=0.6.40-2ubuntu11=0.6.40-2ubuntu11.1=0.6.40-2ubuntu11.2=0.6.40-2ubuntu11.3=0.6.40-2ubuntu11.6=0.6.40-2ubuntu11.6+esm1=0.6.40-2ubuntu11.6+esm2
Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
accountsservice
pkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]+esm2?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/bionic
Affected versions
=0.6.42-0ubuntu3=0.6.42-0ubuntu4=0.6.45-1ubuntu1=0.6.45-1ubuntu1.3=0.6.45-1ubuntu1.3+esm1=0.6.45-1ubuntu1.3+esm2
Ubuntu:20.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
accountsservice
pkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]~20.04.7?arch=source&distro=focal
Affected versions
<0.6.55-0ubuntu12~20.04.7=0.6.55-0ubuntu10=0.6.55-0ubuntu11=0.6.55-0ubuntu12~20.04.1=0.6.55-0ubuntu12~20.04.2=0.6.55-0ubuntu12~20.04.4=0.6.55-0ubuntu12~20.04.5=0.6.55-0ubuntu12~20.04.6
Ubuntu:22.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
accountsservice
pkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]?arch=source&distro=jammy
Affected versions
<22.07.5-2ubuntu1.5=0.6.55-0ubuntu14=0.6.55-3ubuntu1=0.6.55-3ubuntu2=0.6.55-3ubuntu4=0.6.55-3ubuntu5=0.6.55-3ubuntu6=22.07.5-2ubuntu1=22.07.5-2ubuntu1.3=22.07.5-2ubuntu1.4

Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/22/2026, 00:50:34 UTC

Technical Analysis

The accountsservice package version 0.6.37 contains a vulnerability in the user_change_password_authorized_cb() function in user.c. This flaw could enable local users to access encrypted password data. The vulnerability is limited to local privilege and requires low attack complexity with no user interaction. The impact is limited to confidentiality loss without affecting integrity or availability. Multiple specific Ubuntu package versions are affected, spanning Ubuntu Pro LTS releases from 14.04 through 22.04. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided in the source data.

Potential Impact

Local users with access to the system could obtain encrypted password information, potentially aiding further attacks or reconnaissance. The confidentiality impact is low, with no direct integrity or availability consequences. There are no known exploits in the wild for this vulnerability.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local user access and monitor for unusual activity related to password management. Follow vendor updates for patches addressing this issue.

Pro Console: star threats, build custom feeds, automate alerts via Slack, email & webhooks.Upgrade to Pro

Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
UBUNTU-CVE-2012-6655
Osv Schema Version
1.7.0
Aliases
[]
Ecosystems
["Ubuntu:Pro:14.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS","Ubuntu:20.04:LTS","Ubuntu:22.04:LTS"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
3.1

Threat ID: 6a600ab89c2644c7f8fe2619

Added to database: 07/22/2026, 00:11:36 UTC

Last enriched: 07/22/2026, 00:50:34 UTC

Last updated: 08/20/2026, 10:52:00 UTC

Views: 20

Community Reviews

0 reviews

Crowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.

Sort by
Loading community insights…

Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.

Actions

PRO

Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.

Please log in to the Console to use AI analysis features.

Need more coverage?

Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.

For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.

Latest Threats

Breach by OffSeqOFFSEQFRIENDS — 25% OFF

Check if your credentials are on the dark web

Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.

Scan now
OffSeq TrainingCredly Certified

Lead Pen Test Professional

Technical5-day eLearningPECB Accredited
View courses