CVE-2007-3283: Medium severity Sun Solaris vulnerability
Published Jun 19, 2007
·Updated
GNOME XScreenSaver in Sun Solaris 8 and 9 before 20070417, when root is logged into the console, does not automatically lock the screen after a session has been inactive, which might allow physically proximate attackers to access the console.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Sun Solaris=8.0
Sun Solaris=9.0
Sun Solaris=9.0
Sun Solaris=8.0
Remediation
Event History
Jun 19, 2007
CVE Published
10:30 PM
Jun 20, 2007
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-2007-3283?
CVE-2007-3283 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential unauthorized access to user sessions.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-3283?
To fix CVE-2007-3283, ensure that the GNOME XScreenSaver is configured to automatically lock the screen after a period of inactivity.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2007-3283?
CVE-2007-3283 affects users of Sun Solaris 8 and 9 when root is logged into the console.
4
What does CVE-2007-3283 expose my system to?
CVE-2007-3283 can expose your system to unauthorized physical access if the screen is not locked.
5
When was CVE-2007-3283 reported?
CVE-2007-3283 was reported on June 19, 2007.