CVE-2010-0923: Race Condition
First published: Wed Mar 03 2010(Updated: )
Race condition in workspace/krunner/lock/lockdlg.cc in the KRunner lock module in kdebase in KDE SC 4.4.0 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass KScreenSaver screen locking and access an unattended workstation by pressing the Enter key at a certain time, related to multiple forked processes.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| KDE SC | =4.4.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0409
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=579280
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=126598163422670&w=2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/02/17/3
- http://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=226449
- https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=217882
- http://websvn.kde.org/?view=revision&revision=1089241
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=126600468622421&w=2
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023641
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38600
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=126599909614401&w=2
- http://websvn.kde.org/trunk/KDE/kdebase/workspace/krunner/lock/lockdlg.cc?r1=1089213&r2=1089212&pathrev=1089213
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20100217-1.txt
- http://websvn.kde.org/?revision=1089213&view=revision
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0923?
CVE-2010-0923 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to an unattended workstation.
How does CVE-2010-0923 allow an attacker to bypass KScreenSaver?
CVE-2010-0923 allows an attacker to bypass KScreenSaver by exploiting a race condition in the KRunner lock module.
Which version of KDE SC is affected by CVE-2010-0923?
CVE-2010-0923 specifically affects KDE SC version 4.4.0.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2010-0923?
The potential consequences of CVE-2010-0923 include unauthorized access to sensitive information on an unattended workstation.
How can I mitigate CVE-2010-0923?
To mitigate CVE-2010-0923, it is recommended to update to a patched version of KDE SC that addresses the vulnerability.
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