CVE-2018-20681

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.
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Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:mate-desktop:mate-screensaver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2019-01-09 15:29

Updated : 2019-01-30 06:02


NVD link : CVE-2018-20681

Mitre link : CVE-2018-20681


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CWE
CWE-200

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

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Products Affected

mate-desktop

  • mate-screensaver