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CVE-2014-3203

UnknownEPSS 0.51%

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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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.51%

39.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Ayatana ProjectUnity<= 7.2.0
Ayatana ProjectUnity7.0.0
Ayatana ProjectUnity7.0.1
Ayatana ProjectUnity7.1.0
Ayatana ProjectUnity7.1.1
Ayatana ProjectUnity7.1.2
Ayatana ProjectUnity7.1.3
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3203?
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.
How severe is CVE-2014-3203?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3203 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3203?
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