gnome-screensaver before 2.28.2 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass screen locking and access an unattended workstation by moving the mouse position to an external monitor and then disconnecting that monitor.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 8.4
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade gnome-screensaver | Jul 30, 2024 | Feb 11, 2010 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade gnome-screensaver | Dec 10, 2025 | Feb 13, 2010 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade gnome-screensaverUpgrade gnome-screensaver-lang | Feb 17, 2015 | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade gnome-screensaver | Nov 8, 2024 | Feb 11, 2010 |
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