CVE-2006-2933: Medium severity redhat enterprise linux desktop vulnerability
Published Jul 27, 2006
·Updated
kdesktoplock 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.
Affected Software
6 affected components
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
KDE kde=3.1.2
KDE kde=3.1.3
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jul 27, 2006
CVE Published
10:04 PM
Jul 28, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.