Vulnerability Description
GNOME XScreenSaver in Sun Solaris 8 and 9 before 20070417, when root is logged into the console, does not automatically lock the screen after a session has been inactive, which might allow physically proximate attackers to access the console.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Solaris | 8.0 |
References
- http://osvdb.org/36586
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101338-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.jwz.org/xscreensaver/faq.html#root-lock
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://osvdb.org/36586
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101338-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.jwz.org/xscreensaver/faq.html#root-lock
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-3283?
CVE-2007-3283 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). GNOME XScreenSaver in Sun Solaris 8 and 9 before 20070417, when root is logged into the console, does not automatically lock the screen after a session has been inactive, which might allow physically ...
How severe is CVE-2007-3283?
CVE-2007-3283 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-3283?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Solaris.