CVE-2006-0062 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An attacker can bypass the xlockmore screen lock by triggering a virtual desktop switch in FVWM when a new Gaim window appears.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2006-0062?

CVE-2006-0062 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Nov 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

xlockmore 5.13 allows potential xlock bypass when FVWM switches to the same virtual desktop as a new Gaim window.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0062?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sillycycle Xlockmore.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0062?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0062 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2006-0062 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0062 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6ch5-7cpv-r7g4.

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