CVE-2014-3203
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CVE-2014-3203 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unity before 7.2.1, as used in Ubuntu 14.04, does not properly restrict access to the Dash when the lock screen is active, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock screen and execute arbitrary commands, as demonstrated by pressing the SUPER key before the screen auto-locks.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Unity before 7.2.1, as used in Ubuntu 14.04, does not properly restrict access to the Dash when the lock screen is active, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock screen and execute arbitrary commands, as demonstrated by pressing the SUPER key before the screen auto-locks.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ayatana Project | Unity | <= 7.2.0 |
| Ayatana Project | Unity | 7.0.0 |
| Ayatana Project | Unity | 7.0.1 |
| Ayatana Project | Unity | 7.1.0 |
| Ayatana Project | Unity | 7.1.1 |
| Ayatana Project | Unity | 7.1.2 |
| Ayatana Project | Unity | 7.1.3 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
References
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2184-1Vendor Advisory
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2184-1Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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