Description
Unity before 7.2.1, as used in Ubuntu 14.04, does not properly restrict access to the Dash when the lock screen is active, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock screen and execute arbitrary commands, as demonstrated by pressing the SUPER key before the screen auto-locks.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAccess VectorLocal
AC:MAccess ComplexityMedium
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
ayatana project
oss-projectaka ayatana
canonical
commercial·GBaka canonical ltd.
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unity/+bug/1308850
bugs.launchpad.net
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/29/2
openwall.com
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/03/1
openwall.com
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