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Redhat Security Update Fixes gnome-screensaver DoS Vulnerability

Title : Redhat Security Update Fixes gnome-screensaver DoS Vulnerability
Advisory ID : FrSIRT/ADV-2008-1096
CVE ID : CVE-2008-0887
Rated as : Low Risk

Remotely Exploitable : No
Locally Exploitable : Yes
Release Date : 2008-04-03

Advisory Details

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Technical Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, which could be exploited by malicious users to cause a denial of service and bypass security restrictions. This issue is caused by an error in the way gnome-screensaver verified user passwords while a system is used a remote directory service for login credentials, which could allow local attackers to crash gnome-screensaver, unlocking the screen.

ChangeLog

2008-04-03 : Initial release

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