CVE-2013-7221
First published: Tue Apr 29 2014(Updated: )
The automatic screen lock functionality in GNOME Shell (aka gnome-shell) before 3.10 does not prevent access to the "Enter a Command" dialog, which allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging an unattended workstation.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | <=3.9.92 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.0.0 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.0.0.1 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.0.0.2 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.0.1 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.0.2 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.1.3 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.1.4 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.1.90 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.1.90.1 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.1.91 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.1.91.1 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.1.92 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.2.0 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.2.1 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.2.2 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.2.2.1 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.3.2 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.3.3 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.3.5 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.3.90 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.3.91 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.3.92 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.4.0 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.4.1 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.4.2 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.5.2 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.5.3 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.5.4 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.5.90 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.5.91 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.5.92 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.6.0 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.6.1 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.6.2 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.6.3 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.6.3.1 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.7.1 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.7.2 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.7.2.1 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.7.3 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.7.3.1 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.7.4 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.7.4.1 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.7.5 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.7.91 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.7.92 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.8.0 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.8.0.1 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.8.1 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.8.2 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.8.3 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.8.4 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.9.1 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.9.2 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.9.3 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.9.4 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.9.5 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.9.90 | |
| Ubuntu Yaru Theme for GNOME Shell | =3.9.91 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-7221?
CVE-2013-7221 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized command execution on an unattended workstation.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7221?
To fix CVE-2013-7221, upgrade GNOME Shell to version 3.10 or later, which addresses the automatic screen lock functionality vulnerability.
What versions of GNOME Shell are affected by CVE-2013-7221?
GNOME Shell versions prior to 3.10, including all versions from 3.0.0 to 3.9.92, are affected by CVE-2013-7221.
What is the impact of CVE-2013-7221?
The impact of CVE-2013-7221 is the ability for physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary commands on a locked GNOME Shell session.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-7221?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2013-7221 is to disable the automatic lock functionality or ensure that the GNOME Shell is not left unattended.
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