REDHAT-BUG-1064695: Medium severity Cinnamon Cinnamon vulnerability
Clemens Fries reported that, when using Cinnamon, it was possible to bypass the screensaver lock:
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/327
An attacker with physical access to the machine could use this flaw to take over the locked desktop session.
A patch is currently not yet available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1064695?
REDHAT-BUG-1064695 is a severe vulnerability that allows an attacker with physical access to bypass the screensaver lock.
How does REDHAT-BUG-1064695 affect my system?
REDHAT-BUG-1064695 can compromise the security of a locked desktop session, allowing unauthorized access.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1064695?
Users of the Cinnamon desktop environment are affected by the REDHAT-BUG-1064695 vulnerability.
Is there currently a patch available for REDHAT-BUG-1064695?
No, a patch for REDHAT-BUG-1064695 is currently not available.
What should I do if I am vulnerable to REDHAT-BUG-1064695?
If vulnerable to REDHAT-BUG-1064695, consider restricting physical access to the machine until a fix is available.