gnome-screensaver 2.28.x before 2.28.3 does not properly synchronize the state of screen locking and the unlock dialog in situations involving a change to the number of monitors, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass screen locking and access an unattended workstation by connecting and disconnecting monitors multiple times, a related issue to CVE-2010-0414.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 5.1
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade gnome-screensaver | Jul 30, 2024 | Feb 24, 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 24, 2010 |
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