CVE-2006-0062

Name: CVE-2006-0062
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-06T03:15:10.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.46%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-0062 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. xlockmore 5.13 allows potential xlock bypass when FVWM switches to the same virtual desktop as a new Gaim window.. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

xlockmore 5.13 allows potential xlock bypass when FVWM switches to the same virtual desktop as a new Gaim window.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.46%

70.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sillycycle	Xlockmore	5.13

References

https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=309760Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2006-0062Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=309760Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2006-0062Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 6, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0062?

xlockmore 5.13 allows potential xlock bypass when FVWM switches to the same virtual desktop as a new Gaim window.

How severe is CVE-2006-0062?

CVE-2006-0062 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0062?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2006-0062?

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Source: NVD / NIST