CVE-2007-1859
First published: Wed May 02 2007(Updated: )
XScreenSaver 4.10, when using a remote directory service for credentials, does not properly handle the results from the getpwuid function in drivers/lock.c when there is no network connectivity, which causes XScreenSaver to crash and unlock the screen and allows local users to bypass authentication.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =2.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =2.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =2.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =4.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =4.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =4.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =4.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation | =2.1 | |
| Jasdf Screensavers | =4.10 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0322.html
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1293
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:097
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_9_sr.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23783
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017996
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25065
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25105
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25118
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25116
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25119
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200705-14.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25225
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-474-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25610
- http://osvdb.org/35531
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34054
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11459
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1859?
CVE-2007-1859 is considered to be of medium severity due to its ability to allow local users to bypass authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1859?
To fix CVE-2007-1859, update XScreenSaver to version 4.11 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2007-1859?
CVE-2007-1859 specifically affects XScreenSaver version 4.10.
What can happen if CVE-2007-1859 is exploited?
Exploiting CVE-2007-1859 can lead to unauthorized access by allowing users to unlock the screen without proper authentication.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-1859?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2007-1859 is to disable the use of remote directory services for credentials until the software can be updated.
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