Summary
Ubuntu Update for Linux kernel vulnerabilities USN-907-1
Solution
Please Install the Updated Packages.
Insight
It was discovered that gnome-screensaver did not correctly lock all screens when monitors get hotplugged. An attacker with physical access could use this flaw to gain access to a locked session. (CVE-2010-0285)
It was discovered that gnome-screensaver did not correctly handle keyboard grab when monitors get hotplugged. An attacker with physical access could use this flaw to gain access to a locked session. This issue only affected Ubuntu 9.10. (CVE-2010-0422)
Affected
gnome-screensaver vulnerabilities on Ubuntu 8.10 , Ubuntu 9.04 ,
Ubuntu 9.10
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2010-0285, CVE-2010-0422 -
CVSS Base Score: 5.6
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:N
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