Vulnerability Description
driver/subprocs.c in XScreenSaver before 5.34 does not properly perform an internal consistency check, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock screen by hot swapping monitors.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Xscreensaver Project | Xscreensaver | 5.33 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00102.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3438
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/24/2Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/25/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/29/12
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034052
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2789-1
- https://twitter.com/Thaolia/status/656823859304398848
- https://www.jwz.org/blog/2015/10/xscreensaver-5-34/
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00102.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3438
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/24/2Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/25/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/29/12
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8025?
CVE-2015-8025 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). driver/subprocs.c in XScreenSaver before 5.34 does not properly perform an internal consistency check, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock screen by hot swapping monitors.
How severe is CVE-2015-8025?
CVE-2015-8025 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8025?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Xscreensaver Project Xscreensaver.