Improper Access Control Affecting gtk+3.0 package, versions <3.11.8-1


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

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Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.33% (26th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-DEBIAN11-GTK30-530587
  • published16 Jan 2015
  • disclosed16 Jan 2015

Introduced: 16 Jan 2015

CVE-2014-1949  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-284  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Debian:11 gtk+3.0 to version 3.11.8-1 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream gtk+3.0 package and not the gtk+3.0 package as distributed by Debian. See How to fix? for Debian:11 relevant fixed versions and status.

GTK+ 3.10.9 and earlier, as used in cinnamon-screensaver, gnome-screensaver, and other applications, allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock screen by pressing the menu button.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1