CVE-2013-1050 Security feature bypass in n/a
Physically proximate attackers can bypass screen locking and access unattended workstations due to a default configuration flaw in gnome-screensaver.
- 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-2013-1050?
CVE-2013-1050 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Mar 2013. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The default configuration in gnome-screensaver 3.5.4 through 3.6.0 sets the AutostartCondition line to fallback mode in the .desktop file, which prevents the program from starting automatically after login and allows physically proximate attackers to bypass screen locking and access an unattended workstation.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-1050?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnome Gnome Screensaver.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1050?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-1050 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2013-1050 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-1050 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wxh9-j377-5h7q.