Gnome · Glib · CVE-2011-1709
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
GNOME Display Manager (gdm) versions prior to 2.32.2
**Description**
The issue allows local users to gain privileges via vectors involving the x-scheme-handler/http MIME type, by enabling the execution of a web browser with the uid of the gdm account when glib 2.28 is used.
**Recommendations**
For versions prior to 2.32.2, update to version 2.32.2 or later to resolve the issue.