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CVE-2015-8025

UnknownEPSS 0.51%

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CVE-2015-8025 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. driver/subprocs.c in XScreenSaver before 5.34 does not properly perform an internal consistency check, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock screen by hot swapping monitors.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

driver/subprocs.c in XScreenSaver before 5.34 does not properly perform an internal consistency check, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock screen by hot swapping monitors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.51%

39.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
Xscreensaver ProjectXscreensaver5.33

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8025?
driver/subprocs.c in XScreenSaver before 5.34 does not properly perform an internal consistency check, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock screen by hot swapping monitors.
How severe is CVE-2015-8025?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8025 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8025?
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