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CVE-2013-4509

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

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CVE-2013-4509 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The default configuration of IBUS 1.5.4, and possibly 1.5.2 and earlier, when IBus.InputPurpose.PASSWORD is not set and used with GNOME 3, does not obscure the entered password characters, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain a user password by reading the lockscreen.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The default configuration of IBUS 1.5.4, and possibly 1.5.2 and earlier, when IBus.InputPurpose.PASSWORD is not set and used with GNOME 3, does not obscure the entered password characters, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain a user password by reading the lockscreen.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.34%

25.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Ibus ProjectIbus<= 1.5.2
Ibus ProjectIbus1.5.4
OpensuseOpensuse13.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4509?
The default configuration of IBUS 1.5.4, and possibly 1.5.2 and earlier, when IBus.InputPurpose.PASSWORD is not set and used with GNOME 3, does not obscure the entered password characters, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain a user password by reading the lockscreen.
How severe is CVE-2013-4509?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4509 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4509?
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