CVE-2011-2187
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.48%
Last modified
CVE-2011-2187 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. xscreensaver before 5.14 crashes during activation and leaves the screen unlocked when in Blank Only Mode and when DPMS is disabled, which allows local attackers to access resources without authentication.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
xscreensaver before 5.14 crashes during activation and leaves the screen unlocked when in Blank Only Mode and when DPMS is disabled, which allows local attackers to access resources without authentication.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xscreensaver Project | Xscreensaver | < 5.14 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-2187Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=627382Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-2187Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2187Third Party Advisory
- https://www.jwz.org/xscreensaver/changelog.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/06/17Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-2187Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=627382Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-2187Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2187Third Party Advisory
- https://www.jwz.org/xscreensaver/changelog.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/06/17Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-2187?
xscreensaver before 5.14 crashes during activation and leaves the screen unlocked when in Blank Only Mode and when DPMS is disabled, which allows local attackers to access resources without authentication.
How severe is CVE-2011-2187?
CVE-2011-2187 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2187?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2011-2187?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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