Remote Authentication Server Vulnerability in Gnome Screensaver

CVE-2008-0887

Summary

The Gnome Screensaver version prior to 2.22.1 contains a vulnerability that can be exploited when a remote authentication server is enabled. During a network outage, an attacker physically present at the machine can cause the screensaver to crash when attempting to unlock it. This unintended behavior allows the attacker to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized access to the user's locked session, posing a serious risk of data exposure.

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