CVE-2007-3048: High severity GNU Screen vulnerability
Published Jun 5, 2007
·Updated
DISPUTED GNU screen 4.0.3 allows local users to unlock the screen via a CTRL-C sequence at the password prompt. NOTE: multiple third parties report inability to reproduce this issue.
Affected Software
1 affected component
GNU Screen=4.0.3
Event History
Jun 5, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Disputed
11:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3048?
The severity of CVE-2007-3048 has been disputed and varies depending on the reproducibility of the issue.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-3048?
To mitigate CVE-2007-3048, upgrading to a newer version of GNU screen is recommended, as version 4.0.3 is affected.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2007-3048?
Local users of GNU screen version 4.0.3 are affected by CVE-2007-3048 if the vulnerability can be exploited.
4
What applications are impacted by CVE-2007-3048?
CVE-2007-3048 specifically impacts GNU screen version 4.0.3.
5
Is CVE-2007-3048 reliably reproducible?
Multiple third parties have reported an inability to reliably reproduce the issue associated with CVE-2007-3048.