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CVE-2009-4641

7.2 · HIGH

gnome-screensaver 2.28.0 does not resume adherence to its activation settings after an inhibiting application becomes unavailable on the session bus, which allows physically proximate attackers to…

Published Feb 11, 2010gnomeEPSS 0.37%

Overview

CVE-2009-4641 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting gnome screensaver. It was published on February 11, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

gnome-screensaver 2.28.0 does not resume adherence to its activation settings after an inhibiting application becomes unavailable on the session bus, which allows physically proximate attackers to access an unattended workstation on which screen locking had been intended.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnome. Update screensaver to the latest patched version. 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.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:040Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-866-1Refbugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=600488Reflaunchpad.net/bugs/411350Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:040Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-866-1Refbugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=600488Reflaunchpad.net/bugs/411350

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4641?

CVE-2009-4641 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting gnome screensaver. It was published on February 11, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-4641?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-4641?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnome. Update screensaver to the latest patched version. 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-2009-4641?

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