CVE-2009-4641: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-4641: gnome-screensaver 2.28.0 does not resume adherence to its activation settings after an inhibiting applicati...

gnome-screensaver 2.28.0 does not resume adherence to its activation settings after an inhibiting application becomes unavailable on the session bus, which allows physically proximate attackers to access an unattended workstation on which screen locking had been intended.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 07:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw could leave an unattended Linux desktop accessible when the user expected the screen to lock. The risk depends on physical access to the workstation and use of affected gnome-screensaver behavior. It is not described as a remote compromise. Likely exposure is legacy desktop systems running gnome-screensaver 2.28.0 or distribution packages covered by the Ubuntu and Mandriva advisories. Server-only systems are unlikely to be exposed unless they run affected graphical sessions. Treat this as a targeted legacy desktop exposure issue. Prioritize shared workstations, privileged user desktops, and public or semi-public areas before general fleet cleanup. Mitigation focus: Apply relevant Ubuntu or Mandriva security updates where applicable.; Check GNOME or operating system vendor guidance for affected desktop builds.; Inventory systems running gnome-screensaver 2.28.0 or related distro packages..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 03:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 11, 2010, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=600488CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://launchpad.net/bugs/411350CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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