CVE-2012-3452 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers with physical access can bypass screen locking on multi-monitor setups to access unattended workstations.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-3452?
CVE-2012-3452 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Aug 2012. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
gnome-screensaver 3.4.x before 3.4.4 and 3.5.x before 3.5.4, when multiple screens are used, only locks the screen with the active focus, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass screen locking and access an unattended workstation.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3452?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnome Screensaver.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3452?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3452 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-3452 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3452 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-744p-wq8q-59w2.