CVE-2014-1949
UnknownEPSS 0.33%
Last modified
CVE-2014-1949 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GTK+ 3.10.9 and earlier, as used in cinnamon-screensaver, gnome-screensaver, and other applications, allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock screen by pressing the menu button.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
GTK+ 3.10.9 and earlier, as used in cinnamon-screensaver, gnome-screensaver, and other applications, allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock screen by pressing the menu button.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linuxmint | Linux Mint | 17.0 |
| Gnome | Gtk | <= 3.10.9 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu | 14.04 |
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0374.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/327Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/331Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2475-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=759145Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1064695Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/linuxmint/cinnamon-screensaver/issues/44Third Party Advisory
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0374.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/327Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/331Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2475-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=759145Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1064695Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/linuxmint/cinnamon-screensaver/issues/44Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-1949?
GTK+ 3.10.9 and earlier, as used in cinnamon-screensaver, gnome-screensaver, and other applications, allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock screen by pressing the menu button.
How severe is CVE-2014-1949?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-1949 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1949?
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-2014-1949?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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