CVE-2010-0422
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CVE-2010-0422 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. gnome-screensaver 2.28.x before 2.28.3 does not properly synchronize the state of screen locking and the unlock dialog in situations involving a change to the number of monitors, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass screen locking and access an unattended workstation by connecting and disconnecting monitors multiple times, a related issue to CVE-2010-0414.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
gnome-screensaver 2.28.x before 2.28.3 does not properly synchronize the state of screen locking and the unlock dialog in situations involving a change to the number of monitors, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass screen locking and access an unattended workstation by connecting and disconnecting monitors multiple times, a related issue to CVE-2010-0414.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Screensaver | 2.28.0 |
| Gnome | Screensaver | 2.28.1 |
| Gnome | Screensaver | 2.28.2 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38565Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38583Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38565Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38583Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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