CVE-2014-7300: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-7300: GNOME Shell 3.14.x before 3.14.1, when the Screen Lock feature is used, does not limit the aggregate memory...

GNOME Shell 3.14.x before 3.14.1, when the Screen Lock feature is used, does not limit the aggregate memory consumption of all active PrtSc requests, which allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary commands on an unattended workstation by making many PrtSc requests and leveraging a temporary lock outage, and the resulting temporary shell availability, caused by the Linux kernel OOM killer.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 12:47 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-7300 is a GNOME Shell lock screen bypass affecting 3.14.x before 3.14.1. A person at an unattended locked workstation could trigger excessive screenshot requests, causing temporary lock failure and brief shell access. It is most relevant to shared, public, or physically accessible Linux desktops. Exposure is likely limited to Linux workstations running GNOME Shell 3.14.x before 3.14.1 with screen locking enabled, especially unattended systems accessible by other people. Server-only systems and non-GNOME desktop environments are not indicated by the provided sources. Treat this as a targeted workstation exposure, not an internet-scale emergency. Patch or retire affected GNOME 3.14.x desktops, with priority for environments where locked machines may be physically reachable by untrusted users. Mitigation focus: Upgrade GNOME Shell to 3.14.1 or a vendor-fixed package.; Apply relevant Linux distribution advisories, including Red Hat guidance where applicable.; Prioritize shared, lab, kiosk, reception, and hot-desk Linux workstations..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 25, 2014, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://git.gnome.org/browse/gnome-shell/commit/?id=a72dca361080ffc9f45ff90188a7cf013c3c4013CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://git.gnome.org/browse/gnome-shell/commit/?id=f02b007337e61436aaa0e81a86ad707b6d277378CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=737456CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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