CVE-2007-6389

gnome-screensaver clipboard content leak

Published Dec 17, 2007 CVSS 2.0 · 2.1 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The notify feature in GNOME screensaver (gnome-screensaver) 2.20.0 might allow local users to read the clipboard contents and X selection data for a locked session by using ctrl-V.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2007-6355 The notify feature in GNOME screensaver (gnome-screensaver) 2.20.0 might allow local users to read the clipboard contents and X selection data for a locked session by using ctrl-V.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-669-1 gnome-screensaver vulnerabilities
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 4:02 PM
Reserved
Dec 17, 2007, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 17, 2007, 6:46 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:47 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Dec 12, 2007, 12:00 AM