GNOME ScreenSaver Lock Bypass Vulnerability

BID:54810

Info

GNOME ScreenSaver Lock Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 54810
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE: CVE-2012-3452
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Aug 06 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Aug 06 2012 12:00AM
Credit: Kurt Seifried
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

GNOME ScreenSaver Lock Bypass Vulnerability

The 'gnome-screensaver' screensaver is prone to a vulnerability that allows an attacker who has physical console access to bypass the user's locked screen.

An attacker with physical access to the desktop may be able to bypass the desktop-locking screensaver on dual-monitor. This may grant the attacker access to another desktop screens which is permanently unlocked and usable.

GNOME gnome-screensaver 3.4.2 is vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

GNOME ScreenSaver Lock Bypass Vulnerability

To exploit this issue, attackers require physical console access.

Solution / Fix

GNOME ScreenSaver Lock Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

GNOME ScreenSaver Lock Bypass Vulnerability

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