gdm3 versions before 3.36.2 or 3.38.2 would start gnome-initial-setup if gdm3 can’t contact the accountservice service via dbus in a timely manner; on Ubuntu (and potentially derivatives) this could be be chained with an additional issue that could allow a local user to create a new privileged account.
CPE | Name | Operator | Version |
---|---|---|---|
gnome_display_manager | lt | 3.36.2 | |
gnome_display_manager | ge | 3.38.0 | |
gnome_display_manager | lt | 3.38.2 |