CVE-2004-2655

CVE-2004-2655 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xscreensaver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

rdesktop 1.3.1 with xscreensaver 4.14, and possibly other versions, when running on Fedora and possibly other platforms, does not release the keyboard focus when xscreensaver starts, which causes the password to be entered into the active window when the user unlocks the screen.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2655?
rdesktop 1.3.1 with xscreensaver 4.14, and possibly other versions, when running on Fedora and possibly other platforms, does not release the keyboard focus when xscreensaver starts, which causes the password to be entered into the active window when the user unlocks the screen.
How severe is CVE-2004-2655?
CVE-2004-2655 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2655 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2655?
CVE-2004-2655 primarily affects Xscreensaver. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2655?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2655 published?
CVE-2004-2655 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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