CVE-2006-0062: Critical severity Sillycycle Xlockmore vulnerability
Published May 19, 2005
·Updated
xlockmore 5.13 allows potential xlock bypass when FVWM switches to the same virtual desktop as a new Gaim window.
Affected Software
2 affected components
debian/xlockmore
Sillycycle Xlockmore=5.13
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
May 19, 2005
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:18 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Nov 6, 2019
CVE Published
03:15 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:13 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:13 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0062?
CVE-2006-0062 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
2
How does CVE-2006-0062 impact xlockmore 5.13?
CVE-2006-0062 allows for a potential bypass of xlock when switching to an FVWM-managed virtual desktop.
3
Which versions of xlockmore are affected by CVE-2006-0062?
CVE-2006-0062 specifically affects xlockmore version 5.13.
4
Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-0062?
As of now, there are no official patches provided to address CVE-2006-0062.
5
What should users do to mitigate the risk of CVE-2006-0062?
Users should consider restricting access to the xlockmore application or switching to an alternative locking mechanism.