CVE-2013-1050

gnome-screensaver: fails to start automatically

Published Mar 8, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 7.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The default configuration in gnome-screensaver 3.5.4 through 3.6.0 sets the AutostartCondition line to fallback mode in the .desktop file, which prevents the program from starting automatically after login and allows physically proximate attackers to bypass screen locking and access an unattended workstation.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-1090 The default configuration in gnome-screensaver 3.5.4 through 3.6.0 sets the AutostartCondition line to fallback mode in the .desktop file, which prevents the program from starting automatically after login and allows physically proximate attackers to bypass screen locking and access an unattended workstation.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1716-1 gnome-screensaver vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
canonical
Published
Updated
Sep 16, 2024, 7:25 PM
Reserved
Jan 11, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 8, 2013, 10:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:50 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Aug 30, 2012, 12:00 AM