CVE-2006-1335

Name: CVE-2006-1335
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-03-21T01:06:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-1335 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. gnome screensaver before 2.14, when running on an X server with AllowDeactivateGrabs and AllowClosedownGrabs enabled, allows attackers with physical access to cause the screensaver to crash and access the session via the Ctl+Alt+Keypad-Multiply keyboard sequence, which removes the grab from gnome.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

gnome screensaver before 2.14, when running on an X server with AllowDeactivateGrabs and AllowClosedownGrabs enabled, allows attackers with physical access to cause the screensaver to crash and access the session via the Ctl+Alt+Keypad-Multiply keyboard sequence, which removes the grab from gnome.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnome	Screensaver	<= 2.13

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 21, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1335?

How severe is CVE-2006-1335?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1335 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1335?

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Source: NVD / NIST