Description
xscreensaver 5.03 and earlier, when running without xscreensaver-gl-extras (GL extras) installed, crashes when /usr/bin/xscreensaver-gl-helper does not exist and a user attempts to unlock the screen, which allows attackers with physical access to gain access to the locked session.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 5.0/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27392
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26204
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=336331
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-October/msg00336.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27392
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26204
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=336331
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-October/msg00336.html
Timeline
- Published
- Oct 19, 2007
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified