CVE-2012-0064

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.

References

Link	Tags
http://gu1.aeroxteam.fr/2012/01/19/bypass-screensaver-locker-program-xorg-111-and-up/
http://who-t.blogspot.com/2012/01/xkb-breaking-grabs-cve-2012-0064.html
http://lists.x.org/archives/xorg-devel/2012-January/028691.html	mailing list
http://securitytracker.com/id?1026549	vdb entry
http://www.osvdb.org/78445	vdb entry
http://lists.x.org/archives/xorg-announce/2012-January/001797.html	mailing list
http://www.x.org/wiki/Development/Security/	vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/19/6	mailing list
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=783039

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0064?: CVE-2012-0064 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-0064?: To fix CVE-2012-0064, 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-2012-0064 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-0064 is being actively exploited. 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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Description

Category

CWE-264 – Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

References

Frequently Asked Questions