CVE-2010-0732

Medium

Description

gdk/gdkwindow.c in GTK+ before 2.18.5, as used in gnome-screensaver before 2.28.1, performs implicit paints on windows of type GDK_WINDOW_FOREIGN, which triggers an X error in certain circumstances and consequently allows physically proximate attackers to bypass screen locking and access an unattended workstation by pressing the Enter key many times.

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.2
Exploit probability—
ProductGnome Screensaver
PublishedMar 19, 2010
First seenMar 19, 2010

How to fix

Update
  • gnome screensaver2.28.1 or later
  • gnome gtk2.18.5 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
gnome screensaverv < 2.28.12.28.1
gnome gtkv < 2.18.52.18.5

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