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MEDIUM · 6.1

CVE-2018-20681

mate-screensaver before 1.20.2 in MATE Desktop Environment allows physically proximate attackers to view screen content and possibly control applications. By unplugging and re-plugging or power-cyclin...

Vulnerability Description

mate-screensaver before 1.20.2 in MATE Desktop Environment allows physically proximate attackers to view screen content and possibly control applications. By unplugging and re-plugging or power-cycling external output devices (such as additionally attached graphical outputs via HDMI, VGA, DVI, etc.) the content of a screensaver-locked session can be revealed. In some scenarios, the attacker can execute applications, such as by clicking with a mouse.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
PHYSICAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Mate-DesktopMate-Screensaver< 1.20.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-20681?

CVE-2018-20681 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). mate-screensaver before 1.20.2 in MATE Desktop Environment allows physically proximate attackers to view screen content and possibly control applications. By unplugging and re-plugging or power-cyclin...

How severe is CVE-2018-20681?

CVE-2018-20681 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-20681?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mate-Desktop Mate-Screensaver.