Gnome Screensaver Vulnerability in Linux Environment
CVE-2006-1335

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Gnome
Status
Screensaver
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 March 2006

Summary

The Gnome Screensaver version prior to 2.14 presents a vulnerability where attackers with physical access can exploit the configuration options AllowDeactivateGrabs and AllowClosedownGrabs on an X server. This flaw allows the screensaver to crash when certain keyboard sequences, specifically Ctl+Alt+Keypad-Multiply, are executed, effectively removing the secure grab from the screensaver. This behavior can lead to unauthorized access to the user's session.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25340
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF
http://secunia.com/advisories/19280
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA
http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=326663
x_refsource_CONFIRM

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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