CVE-2011-2187 describes a vulnerability in xscreensaver versions prior to 5.14, specifically affecting Debian Linux distributions. When configured in "Blank Only Mode" with DPMS disabled, the screensaver crashes upon activation, leaving the system unlocked and allowing unauthenticated local access to resources. This vulnerability carries a high CVSS score of 7.8, indicating a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and the potential for high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 5.14CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:xscreensaver_project:xscreensaver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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