Vulnerability Description
rdesktop 1.3.1 with xscreensaver 4.14, and possibly other versions, when running on Fedora and possibly other platforms, does not release the keyboard focus when xscreensaver starts, which causes the password to be entered into the active window when the user unlocks the screen.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xscreensaver | Xscreensaver | 4.14 |
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20060602-01-U.asc
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20226
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20456
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20782
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22080
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016150
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016151
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-107.htm
- http://www.derkeiler.com/Newsgroups/comp.os.linux.security/2004-08/0018.html
- http://www.jwz.org/xscreensaver/changelog.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:071
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_23_sr.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0498.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17471Patch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=188149
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-2655?
CVE-2004-2655 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). rdesktop 1.3.1 with xscreensaver 4.14, and possibly other versions, when running on Fedora and possibly other platforms, does not release the keyboard focus when xscreensaver starts, which causes the ...
How severe is CVE-2004-2655?
CVE-2004-2655 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-2655?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xscreensaver Xscreensaver.