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CVE-2006-1335

UnknownEPSS 0.33%

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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

VendorProductVersions
GnomeScreensaver<= 2.13

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1335?
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.
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?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST