CVE-2006-0061
9.8 · CRITICALxlockmore 5.13 and 5.22 segfaults when using libpam-opensc and returns the underlying xsession.
Overview
CVE-2006-0061 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 6, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical description
xlockmore 5.13 and 5.22 segfaults when using libpam-opensc and returns the underlying xsession. This allows unauthorized users access to the X session.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2006-0061?
CVE-2006-0061 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 6, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2006-0061?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-0061?
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-0061?
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