CVE-2014-3204

Name: CVE-2014-3204
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-05-06T14:55:06.12+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-3204 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unity before 7.2.1, as used in Ubuntu 14.04, does not properly handle keyboard shortcuts, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock screen and execute arbitrary commands, as demonstrated by right-clicking on the indicator bar and then pressing the ALT and F2 keys.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unity before 7.2.1, as used in Ubuntu 14.04, does not properly handle keyboard shortcuts, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock screen and execute arbitrary commands, as demonstrated by right-clicking on the indicator bar and then pressing the ALT and F2 keys.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

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

Timeline

Published: May 6, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3204?

How severe is CVE-2014-3204?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3204 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3204?

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