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Ubuntu update for gnome-screensaver and compiz
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA27381
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Release Date:
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2007-10-24
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Last Update:
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2007-11-05
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Popularity:
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6,929 views
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Critical:
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Not critical
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Impact:
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Security Bypass
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Where:
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Local system
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| OS: | Ubuntu Linux 7.10
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Description:
Ubuntu has issued an update for gnome-screensaver and compiz. This fixes a security issue, which can be exploited by malicious people with physical access to a system to bypass certain security restrictions.
The security issue is caused due to the gnome-screensaver not correctly preventing Compiz from grabbing the input focus. This can be exploited to bypass and disable the screen locking feature via e.g. "alt+tab".
Successful exploitation requires that Compiz is used.
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