GNOME ScreenSaver CVE-2013-1050 Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

BID:57903

Info

GNOME ScreenSaver CVE-2013-1050 Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 57903
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2013-1050
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Feb 12 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 26 2013 12:36PM
Credit: Marc Deslauriers
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

GNOME ScreenSaver CVE-2013-1050 Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

The 'gnome-screensaver' screensaver is prone to an unauthorized-access vulnerability.

An attacker with physical access can exploit this issue to gain unauthorized access to an unlocked session. This may aid in further attacks.

Versions prior to GNOME gnome-screensaver 3.6.0 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

GNOME ScreenSaver CVE-2013-1050 Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

To exploit this issue, attackers require physical access.

Solution / Fix

GNOME ScreenSaver CVE-2013-1050 Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

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

References

GNOME ScreenSaver CVE-2013-1050 Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

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