CVE-2006-2933
First published: Thu Jul 27 2006(Updated: )
kdesktop_lock in kdebase before 3.1.3-5.11 for KDE in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 does not properly terminate, which can prevent the screensaver from activating or prevent users from manually locking the desktop.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =3.0 | |
| KDE KDE | =3.1.2 | |
| KDE KDE | =3.1.3 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =3.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=177755
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0576.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21203
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19152
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016571
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10535
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-2933?
CVE-2006-2933 is considered a vulnerability that may lead to usability issues in the affected KDE version.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2933?
To fix CVE-2006-2933, you should upgrade your KDE installation to version 3.1.3 or later.
Which versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux are affected by CVE-2006-2933?
CVE-2006-2933 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0, including all its variants like Workstation and Advanced Server.
What is the impact of CVE-2006-2933 on users?
The impact of CVE-2006-2933 is that it may prevent users from locking their desktops or having the screensaver activate.
Is CVE-2006-2933 specific to KDE software?
Yes, CVE-2006-2933 specifically affects the kdesktop_lock component in KDE version before 3.1.3.
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