Vulnerability Description
gnome-screensaver before 2.22.1, when a remote authentication server is enabled, crashes upon an unlock attempt during a network outage, which allows physically proximate attackers to gain access to the locked session, a related issue to CVE-2007-1859.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Screensaver | <= 2.20.0 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00001.html
- http://osvdb.org/35531
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0197.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29595Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29606Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29742
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29759
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30967
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32691
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-12.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019749
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:132
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0218.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28575
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-669-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0887?
CVE-2008-0887 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). gnome-screensaver before 2.22.1, when a remote authentication server is enabled, crashes upon an unlock attempt during a network outage, which allows physically proximate attackers to gain access to t...
How severe is CVE-2008-0887?
CVE-2008-0887 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0887?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Screensaver.