CVE-2009-4996: Xfce4-session 4.5.91 in Xfce does not lock the screen when the suspend or hibernate button is pressed, whic...

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This issue concerns unattended laptops using Xfce4-session 4.5.91. Pressing suspend or hibernate may not lock the screen, so someone physically near the device could access it after resume. The CVE record explicitly notes disagreement over whether this behavior is a vulnerability in all environments. Exposure appears limited to systems using Xfce4-session 4.5.91 where users rely on suspend or hibernate to lock laptops. The source bundle does not identify broader affected versions, distributions, or server-side exposure. Low operational urgency unless legacy Xfce laptops remain in use in physical-risk environments. Treat this as a configuration and asset-awareness issue, not a remote compromise emergency. Mitigation focus: Check Xfce and distribution guidance for this historical issue.; Require explicit screen locking before suspend or hibernate where needed.; Use supported desktop or OS policy for lock-on-resume behavior..

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Jun 28, 2026, 01:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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