CVE-2011-2187

xscreensaver: exits when activated (DPMSForceLevel)

Published Nov 27, 2019 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
xscreensaver before 5.14 crashes during activation and leaves the screen unlocked when in Blank Only Mode and when DPMS is disabled, which allows local attackers to access resources without authentication.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2011-2178 xscreensaver before 5.14 crashes during activation and leaves the screen unlocked when in Blank Only Mode and when DPMS is disabled, which allows local attackers to access resources without authentication.
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 10:53 PM
Reserved
May 31, 2011, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 27, 2019, 6:15 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:30 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
May 10, 2011, 12:00 AM