CVE-2006-7240
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CVE-2006-7240 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. gnome-power-manager 2.14.0 does not properly implement the lock_on_suspend and lock_on_hibernate settings for locking the screen when the suspend or hibernate button is pressed, which might make it easier for physically proximate attackers to access an unattended laptop via a resume action, a related issue to CVE-2010-2532.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
gnome-power-manager 2.14.0 does not properly implement the lock_on_suspend and lock_on_hibernate settings for locking the screen when the suspend or hibernate button is pressed, which might make it easier for physically proximate attackers to access an unattended laptop via a resume action, a related issue to CVE-2010-2532.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Power Manager | 2.14.0 |
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