CVE-2002-2293

Public Exploit

Description

Webshots Desktop screensaver allows local users to bypass the password on the screensaver by pressing CTRL-ALT-DELETE and (1) hitting the cancel button or (2) killing the screensaver from the task manager.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10863	vdb entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-12/0117.html	mailing list exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6385	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2293?: CVE-2002-2293 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-2293?: To fix CVE-2002-2293, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-2293 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-2293 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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