CVE-2014-3204
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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
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
- Modified
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