xscreensaver 5.03 and earlier, when running without xscreensaver-gl-extras (GL extras) installed, crashes when /usr/bin/xscreensaver-gl-helper does not exist and a user attempts to unlock the screen, which allows attackers with physical access to gain access to the locked session.
Published 2007-10-19 20:17:00
Updated 2008-09-05 21:31:09
Source MITRE
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2007-5585

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.30%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 69 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

CVSS scores for CVE-2007-5585

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
5.0
MEDIUM AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
10.0
2.9
NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2007-5585

  • Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2007-5585

Products affected by CVE-2007-5585

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