CVE-2013-1050 describes a vulnerability in gnome-screensaver versions 3.5.4 through 3.6.0 where a misconfiguration in the .desktop file prevents the screensaver from starting automatically. This allows a physically proximate attacker to bypass screen locking on an unattended workstation, gaining full access. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.2, indicating high severity due to local access, low attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.5.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gnome_screensaver:3.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.5.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gnome_screensaver:3.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gnome_screensaver:3.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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