Ubuntu Update for Linux kernel vulnerabilities USN-537-1

Please Install the Updated Packages.

Jens Askengren discovered that gnome-screensaver became confused when running under Compiz, and could lose keyboard lock focus. A local attacker could exploit this to bypass the user's locked screen saver.

gnome-screensaver vulnerability on Ubuntu 7.10

• https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-security-announce/2007-October/000616.html

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Updated on 2015-03-25