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.
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Remediation
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2007-5560 | 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. |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T15:39:13.511Z
Reserved: 2007-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2007-5585
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Status : Modified
Published: 2007-10-19T20:17:00.000
Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467
Link: CVE-2007-5585
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
EUVD