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CVE-2007-3283: Solaris 8/9 XScreenSaver may leave console unlocked
CVE-2007-3283 · published 19 years ago
Summary
On Solaris 8 and 9 systems, the XScreenSaver program does not automatically lock the screen when the root user is idle at the console. This can let anyone nearby walk up to the machine and use the open session. Apply the update released after April 2007 or configure a manual lock to protect the console.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| sun | solaris |
8.0 9.0 cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:8.0:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
GNOME XScreenSaver in Sun Solaris 8 and 9 before 20070417, when root is logged into the console, does not automatically lock the screen after a session has been inactive, which might allow physical...
GNOME XScreenSaver in Sun Solaris 8 and 9 before 20070417, when root is logged into the console, does not automatically lock the screen after a session has been inactive, which might allow physically proximate attackers to access the console.
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
6.8
Medium
Timeline
Published19 Jun 2007
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2007-3283 · NVD
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