How severe is CVE-2014-3204?

CVE-2014-3204 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3204 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3204?

CVE-2014-3204 primarily affects Ayatana Project Unity. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3204?

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

When was CVE-2014-3204 published?

CVE-2014-3204 was published on 2014-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3204

CVE-2014-3204 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ayatana Project Unity with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ayatana Project Unity
Published: 2014-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unity before 7.2.1, as used in Ubuntu 14.04, does not properly handle keyboard shortcuts, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock screen and execute arbitrary commands, as demonstrated by right-clicking on the indicator bar and then pressing the ALT and F2 keys.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3204?: Unity before 7.2.1, as used in Ubuntu 14.04, does not properly handle keyboard shortcuts, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock screen and execute arbitrary commands, as demonstrated by right-clicking on the indicator bar and then pressing the ALT and F2 keys.
How severe is CVE-2014-3204?: CVE-2014-3204 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3204 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3204?: CVE-2014-3204 primarily affects Ayatana Project Unity. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3204?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3204 published?: CVE-2014-3204 was published on 2014-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:ayatana_project:unity:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ayatana_project:unity:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ayatana_project:unity:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ayatana_project:unity:7.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ayatana_project:unity:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ayatana_project:unity:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ayatana_project:unity:7.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*

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