>> Redhat Security Update Fixes gnome-screensaver DoS Vulnerability
Title : Redhat Security Update Fixes gnome-screensaver DoS Vulnerability VUPEN ID : VUPEN/ADV-2008-1096 CVE ID : CVE-2008-0887
Rated as : Low Risk
Remotely Exploitable : No Locally Exploitable : Yes Release Date : 2008-04-03
Technical Description
A vulnerability has been identified in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, which could be exploited by malicious users to cause a denial of service and bypass security restrictions. This issue is caused by an error in the way gnome-screensaver verified user passwords while a system is used a remote directory service for login credentials, which could allow local attackers to crash gnome-screensaver, unlocking the screen.
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