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CVE-2013-7221

UnknownEPSS 0.41%

Last modified

CVE-2013-7221 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The automatic screen lock functionality in GNOME Shell (aka gnome-shell) before 3.10 does not prevent access to the "Enter a Command" dialog, which allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging an unattended workstation.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The automatic screen lock functionality in GNOME Shell (aka gnome-shell) before 3.10 does not prevent access to the "Enter a Command" dialog, which allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging an unattended workstation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.41%

32.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnomeGnome-Shell<= 3.9.92
GnomeGnome-Shell3.0.0
GnomeGnome-Shell3.0.0.1
GnomeGnome-Shell3.0.0.2
GnomeGnome-Shell3.0.1
GnomeGnome-Shell3.0.2
GnomeGnome-Shell3.1.3
GnomeGnome-Shell3.1.4
GnomeGnome-Shell3.1.90
GnomeGnome-Shell3.1.90.1
GnomeGnome-Shell3.1.91
GnomeGnome-Shell3.1.91.1
GnomeGnome-Shell3.1.92
GnomeGnome-Shell3.2.0
GnomeGnome-Shell3.2.1
GnomeGnome-Shell3.2.2
GnomeGnome-Shell3.2.2.1
GnomeGnome-Shell3.3.2
GnomeGnome-Shell3.3.3
GnomeGnome-Shell3.3.5
GnomeGnome-Shell3.3.90
GnomeGnome-Shell3.3.91
GnomeGnome-Shell3.3.92
GnomeGnome-Shell3.4.0
GnomeGnome-Shell3.4.1
GnomeGnome-Shell3.4.2
GnomeGnome-Shell3.5.2
GnomeGnome-Shell3.5.3
GnomeGnome-Shell3.5.4
GnomeGnome-Shell3.5.90
GnomeGnome-Shell3.5.91
GnomeGnome-Shell3.5.92
GnomeGnome-Shell3.6.0
GnomeGnome-Shell3.6.1
GnomeGnome-Shell3.6.2
GnomeGnome-Shell3.6.3
GnomeGnome-Shell3.6.3.1
GnomeGnome-Shell3.7.1
GnomeGnome-Shell3.7.2
GnomeGnome-Shell3.7.2.1
GnomeGnome-Shell3.7.3
GnomeGnome-Shell3.7.3.1
GnomeGnome-Shell3.7.4
GnomeGnome-Shell3.7.4.1
GnomeGnome-Shell3.7.5
GnomeGnome-Shell3.7.91
GnomeGnome-Shell3.7.92
GnomeGnome-Shell3.8.0
GnomeGnome-Shell3.8.0.1
GnomeGnome-Shell3.8.1

Showing 50 of 60 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-7221?
The automatic screen lock functionality in GNOME Shell (aka gnome-shell) before 3.10 does not prevent access to the "Enter a Command" dialog, which allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging an unattended workstation.
How severe is CVE-2013-7221?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-7221 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7221?
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