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CVE-2007-6389

Publication date 17 December 2007

Last updated 24 July 2024

Ubuntu priority

Low

Why this priority?

The notify feature in GNOME screensaver (gnome-screensaver) 2.20.0 might allow local users to read the clipboard contents and X selection data for a locked session by using ctrl-V.

Read the notes from the security team

Status

Package Ubuntu Release Status
gnome-screensaver 8.10 intrepid
Not affected
8.04 LTS hardy
Not affected
7.10 gutsy
Fixed 2.20.0-0ubuntu4.3
7.04 feisty Ignored end of life, was needed
6.10 edgy Ignored end of life, was needed
6.06 LTS dapper
Not affected

Notes

mdeslaur

Dapper doesn't contain the notify feature

Patch details

For informational purposes only. We recommend not to cherry-pick updates. How can I get the fixes?

Package Patch details
gnome-screensaver

References

Related Ubuntu Security Notices (USN)

    • USN-669-1
    • gnome-screensaver vulnerabilities
    • 11 November 2008

Other references