Vulnerability Description
gnome-screensaver 2.26.1 relies on the gnome-session D-Bus interface to determine session idle time, even when an Xfce desktop such as Xubuntu or Mythbuntu is used, which allows physically proximate attackers to access an unattended workstation on which screen locking had been intended.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Screensaver | 2.26.1 |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=536381
- http://bugzilla.xfce.org/show_bug.cgi?id=5927
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=592093
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/411350
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/493573
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=536381
- http://bugzilla.xfce.org/show_bug.cgi?id=5927
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=592093
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/411350
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/493573
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-4642?
CVE-2009-4642 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). gnome-screensaver 2.26.1 relies on the gnome-session D-Bus interface to determine session idle time, even when an Xfce desktop such as Xubuntu or Mythbuntu is used, which allows physically proximate a...
How severe is CVE-2009-4642?
CVE-2009-4642 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-4642?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Screensaver.