CVE-2012-0064

CVE-2012-0064 is a medium-severity vulnerability in X X.org X11 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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

Description

xkeyboard-config before 2.5 in X.Org before 7.6 enables certain XKB debugging functions by default, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass an X screen lock via keyboard combinations that break the input grab.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0064?
xkeyboard-config before 2.5 in X.Org before 7.6 enables certain XKB debugging functions by default, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass an X screen lock via keyboard combinations that break the input grab.
How severe is CVE-2012-0064?
CVE-2012-0064 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0064 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0064?
CVE-2012-0064 primarily affects X X.org X11. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0064?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0064 published?
CVE-2012-0064 was published on 2014-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (27)

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