GNOME gnome-shell Lock Screen Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:63659

Info

GNOME gnome-shell Lock Screen Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 63659
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Sep 28 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 10:14PM
Credit: Torsten Scholak
Vulnerable: GNOME gnome-shell 3.10
+ Redhat vte 0.8.19
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

GNOME gnome-shell Lock Screen Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

gnome-shell is prone to a local security-bypass vulnerability.

An attacker with physical access to the desktop may be able to bypass the desktop-locking screen that may aid in further attacks.

GNOME gnome-shell 3.10 is vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

GNOME gnome-shell Lock Screen Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

To exploit this issue, attackers require physical access.

Solution / Fix

GNOME gnome-shell Lock Screen Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

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

References

GNOME gnome-shell Lock Screen Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

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