mate-screensaver before 1.20.2 in MATE Desktop Environment allows physically proximate attackers to view screen content and possibly control applications. By unplugging and re-plugging or power-cycling external output devices (such as additionally attached graphical outputs via HDMI, VGA, DVI, etc.) the content of a screensaver-locked session can be revealed. In some scenarios, the attacker can execute applications, such as by clicking with a mouse.
References
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https://github.com/mate-desktop/mate-screensaver/issues/152 | Exploit Patch Third Party Advisory |
https://github.com/mate-desktop/mate-screensaver/issues/155 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
https://github.com/mate-desktop/mate-screensaver/issues/170 | Third Party Advisory |
https://github.com/mate-desktop/mate-screensaver/pull/167 | Patch Third Party Advisory |
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History
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Information
Published : 2019-01-09 23:29
Updated : 2024-02-28 16:48
NVD link : CVE-2018-20681
Mitre link : CVE-2018-20681
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2018-20681
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Products Affected
mate-desktop
- mate-screensaver
CWE
CWE-200
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor