Vulnerability Description
Xfce4-session 4.5.91 in Xfce does not lock the screen when the suspend or hibernate button is pressed, which might make it easier for physically proximate attackers to access an unattended laptop via a resume action, a related issue to CVE-2010-2532. NOTE: there is no general agreement that this is a vulnerability, because separate control over locking can be an equally secure, or more secure, behavior in some threat environments
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xfce | Xfce | 4.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugzilla.xfce.org/show_bug.cgi?id=4805
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=525395
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=587633
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=614608
- http://bugzilla.xfce.org/show_bug.cgi?id=4805
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=525395
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=587633
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=614608
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-4996?
CVE-2009-4996 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Xfce4-session 4.5.91 in Xfce does not lock the screen when the suspend or hibernate button is pressed, which might make it easier for physically proximate attackers to access an unattended laptop via ...
How severe is CVE-2009-4996?
CVE-2009-4996 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-2009-4996?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xfce Xfce.