How severe is CVE-2015-8025?

CVE-2015-8025 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2015-8025 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8025?

CVE-2015-8025 primarily affects Xscreensaver Project Xscreensaver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8025?

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

When was CVE-2015-8025 published?

CVE-2015-8025 was published on 2015-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8025

CVE-2015-8025 is a low-severity vulnerability in Xscreensaver Project Xscreensaver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Xscreensaver Project Xscreensaver
Published: 2015-11-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

driver/subprocs.c in XScreenSaver before 5.34 does not properly perform an internal consistency check, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock screen by hot swapping monitors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8025?: driver/subprocs.c in XScreenSaver before 5.34 does not properly perform an internal consistency check, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock screen by hot swapping monitors.
How severe is CVE-2015-8025?: CVE-2015-8025 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2015-8025 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8025?: CVE-2015-8025 primarily affects Xscreensaver Project Xscreensaver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8025?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-8025 published?: CVE-2015-8025 was published on 2015-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xscreensaver_project:xscreensaver:5.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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