CVE-2010-0422
EPSS 0.08%
Description
gnome-screensaver 2.28.x before 2.28.3 does not properly synchronize the state of screen locking and the unlock dialog in situations involving a change to the number of monitors, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass screen locking and access an unattended workstation by connecting and disconnecting monitors multiple times, a related issue to CVE-2010-0414.
How to fix CVE-2010-0422
To remediate CVE-2010-0422, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/gnome-screensaver—upgrade to 2.28.3-1 or later
Is CVE-2010-0422 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 0.1%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 2.28.3-1