CVE-2007-3048

Name: CVE-2007-3048
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-06-05T23:30:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.71%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-3048 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GNU screen 4.0.3 allows local users to unlock the screen via a CTRL-C sequence at the password prompt. NOTE: multiple third parties report inability to reproduce this issue. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GNU screen 4.0.3 allows local users to unlock the screen via a CTRL-C sequence at the password prompt. NOTE: multiple third parties report inability to reproduce this issue

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.71%

48.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Screen	4.0.3

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 5, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-3048?

GNU screen 4.0.3 allows local users to unlock the screen via a CTRL-C sequence at the password prompt. NOTE: multiple third parties report inability to reproduce this issue

How severe is CVE-2007-3048?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-3048 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3048?

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Source: NVD / NIST