Vulnerability Description
gnome-screensaver 2.28.x before 2.28.3 does not properly synchronize the state of screen locking and the unlock dialog in situations involving a change to the number of monitors, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass screen locking and access an unattended workstation by connecting and disconnecting monitors multiple times, a related issue to CVE-2010-0414.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Screensaver | 2.28.0 |
References
- http://ftp.gnome.org/pub/GNOME/sources/gnome-screensaver/2.28/gnome-screensaver-
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/gnome-screensaver/commit/?id=271ae93d7b140b8ba40d77f
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/gnome-screensaver/commit/?id=d4dcbd65a2df3c093c4e3a7
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/gnome-screensaver/commit/?id=f93a22c175090cf02e80bc3
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-February/035115.h
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=126601292400764&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38565Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38583Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38248
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=609789
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=564464
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/56364
- http://ftp.gnome.org/pub/GNOME/sources/gnome-screensaver/2.28/gnome-screensaver-
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/gnome-screensaver/commit/?id=271ae93d7b140b8ba40d77f
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/gnome-screensaver/commit/?id=d4dcbd65a2df3c093c4e3a7
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-0422?
CVE-2010-0422 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). gnome-screensaver 2.28.x before 2.28.3 does not properly synchronize the state of screen locking and the unlock dialog in situations involving a change to the number of monitors, which allows physical...
How severe is CVE-2010-0422?
CVE-2010-0422 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-0422?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Screensaver.