CVE-2010-0285

gnome-screensaver insecurely unlocks screen when moving from one monitor to two

Published Feb 24, 2010 CVSS 2.0 · 5.6 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
gnome-screensaver 2.14.3, 2.22.2, 2.27.x, 2.28.0, and 2.28.3, when the X configuration enables the extend screen option, allows physically proximate attackers to bypass screen locking, access an unattended workstation, and view half of the GNOME desktop by attaching an external monitor.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2010-0316 gnome-screensaver 2.14.3, 2.22.2, 2.27.x, 2.28.0, and 2.28.3, when the X configuration enables the extend screen option, allows physically proximate attackers to bypass screen locking, access an unattended workstation, and view half of the GNOME desktop by attaching an external monitor.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-907-1 gnome-screensaver vulnerabilities
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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 12:45 AM
Reserved
Jan 12, 2010, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 24, 2010, 6:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:15 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Aug 31, 2009, 12:00 AM