CVE-2013-1050
CVE-2013-1050 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnome Gnome Screensaver 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% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Gnome Gnome Screensaver
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The default configuration in gnome-screensaver 3.5.4 through 3.6.0 sets the AutostartCondition line to fallback mode in the .desktop file, which prevents the program from starting automatically after login and allows physically proximate attackers to bypass screen locking and access an unattended workstation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-1050?
- The default configuration in gnome-screensaver 3.5.4 through 3.6.0 sets the AutostartCondition line to fallback mode in the .desktop file, which prevents the program from starting automatically after login and allows physically proximate attackers to bypass screen locking and access an unattended workstation.
- How severe is CVE-2013-1050?
- CVE-2013-1050 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2013-1050 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-1050?
- CVE-2013-1050 primarily affects Gnome Gnome Screensaver. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-1050?
- 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-2013-1050 published?
- CVE-2013-1050 was published on 2013-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1716-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-screensaver/+bug/1120126
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=683060
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/gnome-screensaver/commit/?id=1940dc6bc8ad5ee2c029714efb1276c05ca80bd4
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gnome_screensaver:3.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gnome_screensaver:3.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gnome_screensaver:3.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Other CWE-264 (Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls) vulnerabilities
- CVE-2016-8363 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): An issue was discovered in Moxa OnCell OnCellG3470A-LTE, AWK-1131A/3131A/4131A Series, AWK-3191 Series, AWK-5232/6232…
- CVE-2016-7457 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): VMware vRealize Operations (aka vROps) 6.x before 6.4.0 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges, or halt…
- CVE-2015-7425 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The Data Protection component in the VMware vSphere GUI in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments: Data…
- CVE-2015-8267 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The PasswordReset.Controllers.ResetController.ChangePasswordIndex method in PasswordReset.dll in Dovestones AD Self…
- CVE-2015-7919 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): SearchBlox 8.3 before 8.3.1 allows remote attackers to write to the config file, and consequently cause a denial of…
- CVE-2015-7071 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The File Bookmark component in Apple OS X before 10.11.2 allows attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism for…
Browse all CWE-264 (Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls) vulnerabilities →