Vulnerability Description
xkeyboard-config before 2.5 in X.Org before 7.6 enables certain XKB debugging functions by default, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass an X screen lock via keyboard combinations that break the input grab.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| X | X.Org X11 | <= 7.5 |
| Xkeyboard Config Project | Xkeyboard-Config | <= 2.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://gu1.aeroxteam.fr/2012/01/19/bypass-screensaver-locker-program-xorg-111-an
- http://lists.x.org/archives/xorg-announce/2012-January/001797.html
- http://lists.x.org/archives/xorg-devel/2012-January/028691.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1026549
- http://who-t.blogspot.com/2012/01/xkb-breaking-grabs-cve-2012-0064.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/19/6
- http://www.osvdb.org/78445
- http://www.x.org/wiki/Development/Security/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=783039
- http://gu1.aeroxteam.fr/2012/01/19/bypass-screensaver-locker-program-xorg-111-an
- http://lists.x.org/archives/xorg-announce/2012-January/001797.html
- http://lists.x.org/archives/xorg-devel/2012-January/028691.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1026549
- http://who-t.blogspot.com/2012/01/xkb-breaking-grabs-cve-2012-0064.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/19/6
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0064?
CVE-2012-0064 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). xkeyboard-config before 2.5 in X.Org before 7.6 enables certain XKB debugging functions by default, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass an X screen lock via keyboard combinations tha...
How severe is CVE-2012-0064?
CVE-2012-0064 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0064?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: X X.Org X11, Xkeyboard Config Project Xkeyboard-Config.