CVE-2010-0285
Description
gnome-screensaver 2.14.3, 2.22.2, 2.27.x, 2.28.0, and 2.28.3, when the X configuration enables the extend screen option, allows physically proximate attackers to bypass screen locking, access an unattended workstation, and view half of the GNOME desktop by attaching an external monitor.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAccess VectorLocal
AC:HAccess ComplexityHigh
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:CConfidentialityComplete
I:CIntegrityComplete
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=593616
bugzilla.gnome.org
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=557525
bugzilla.redhat.com
http://git.gnome.org/browse/gnome-screensaver/commit/?id=2f597ea9f1f363277fd4dfc109fa41bbc6225aca
git.gnome.org
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Timeline
Published
Feb 24, 2010
Last Updated
Apr 29, 2026
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