How severe is CVE-2008-0887?

CVE-2008-0887 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0887 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0887?

CVE-2008-0887 affects Gnome Screensaver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0887?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-0887 published?

CVE-2008-0887 was published on 2008-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0887

CVE-2008-0887 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Screensaver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnome Screensaver
Published: 2008-04-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

gnome-screensaver before 2.22.1, when a remote authentication server is enabled, crashes upon an unlock attempt during a network outage, which allows physically proximate attackers to gain access to the locked session, a related issue to CVE-2007-1859.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0887?: gnome-screensaver before 2.22.1, when a remote authentication server is enabled, crashes upon an unlock attempt during a network outage, which allows physically proximate attackers to gain access to the locked session, a related issue to CVE-2007-1859.
How severe is CVE-2008-0887?: CVE-2008-0887 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0887 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0887?: CVE-2008-0887 affects Gnome Screensaver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0887?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0887 published?: CVE-2008-0887 was published on 2008-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:screensaver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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