CVE-2007-5585
CVE-2007-5585 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xscreensaver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-399
- Affected product: Xscreensaver
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
xscreensaver 5.03 and earlier, when running without xscreensaver-gl-extras (GL extras) installed, crashes when /usr/bin/xscreensaver-gl-helper does not exist and a user attempts to unlock the screen, which allows attackers with physical access to gain access to the locked session.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-5585?
- xscreensaver 5.03 and earlier, when running without xscreensaver-gl-extras (GL extras) installed, crashes when /usr/bin/xscreensaver-gl-helper does not exist and a user attempts to unlock the screen, which allows attackers with physical access to gain access to the locked session.
- How severe is CVE-2007-5585?
- CVE-2007-5585 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-5585 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-5585?
- CVE-2007-5585 affects Xscreensaver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-5585?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-5585 published?
- CVE-2007-5585 was published on 2007-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27392
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26204
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=336331
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-October/msg00336.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:xscreensaver:xscreensaver:5.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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