CVE-2010-0422 describes a screen lock bypass vulnerability in gnome-screensaver versions 2.28.x prior to 2.28.3. This flaw allows a physically proximate attacker to gain unauthorized access to an unattended workstation by manipulating monitor connections, exploiting a synchronization issue between the screen lock and unlock dialog. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.0, indicating a low severity, with an attack vector requiring local access and high attack complexity, but resulting in a complete compromise of integrity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.28.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnome:screensaver:2.28.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.28.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnome:screensaver:2.28.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.28.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnome:screensaver:2.28.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:N
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