How severe is CVE-2009-4997?

CVE-2009-4997 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-4997 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4997?

CVE-2009-4997 affects Gnome Power Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4997?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-4997 published?

CVE-2009-4997 was published on 2010-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4997

CVE-2009-4997 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnome Power Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Gnome Power Manager
Published: 2010-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

gnome-power-manager 2.27.92 does not properly implement the lock_on_suspend and lock_on_hibernate settings for locking the screen when the suspend or hibernate button is pressed, which might make it easier for physically proximate attackers to access an unattended laptop via a resume action, a related issue to CVE-2010-2532. NOTE: this issue exists because of a regression that followed a gnome-power-manager fix a few years earlier.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4997?: gnome-power-manager 2.27.92 does not properly implement the lock_on_suspend and lock_on_hibernate settings for locking the screen when the suspend or hibernate button is pressed, which might make it easier for physically proximate attackers to access an unattended laptop via a resume action, a related issue to CVE-2010-2532. NOTE: this issue exists because of a regression that followed a gnome-power-manager fix a few years earlier.
How severe is CVE-2009-4997?: CVE-2009-4997 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-4997 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4997?: CVE-2009-4997 affects Gnome Power Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4997?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-4997 published?: CVE-2009-4997 was published on 2010-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:power_manager:2.27.92:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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