Vulnerability Description
XScreenSaver 4.10, when using a remote directory service for credentials, does not properly handle the results from the getpwuid function in drivers/lock.c when there is no network connectivity, which causes XScreenSaver to crash and unlock the screen and allows local users to bypass authentication.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 2.1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 3.0 |
| Redhat | Linux Advanced Workstation | 2.1 |
| Xscreensaver | Xscreensaver | 4.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/35531
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25065Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25105Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25116Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25118Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25119Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25225Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25610
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200705-14.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:097
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_9_sr.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0322.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23783
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017996
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-474-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-1859?
CVE-2007-1859 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). XScreenSaver 4.10, when using a remote directory service for credentials, does not properly handle the results from the getpwuid function in drivers/lock.c when there is no network connectivity, which...
How severe is CVE-2007-1859?
CVE-2007-1859 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-1859?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Linux Advanced Workstation, Xscreensaver Xscreensaver.