Summary
Ubuntu Update for Linux kernel vulnerabilities USN-898-1
Solution
Please Install the Updated Packages.
Insight
It was discovered that gnome-screensaver did not correctly handle monitor hotplugging. An attacker with physical access could cause gnome-screensaver to crash and gain access to the locked session.
Affected
gnome-screensaver vulnerability on Ubuntu 9.10
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2010-0414 -
CVSS Base Score: 7.2
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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