CVE-2007-3048 json
GNU screen 4.0.3 allows local users to unlock the screen via a CTRL-C sequence at the password prompt.
published 2007-06-05 19 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-3040
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.7%
- EPSS 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 53%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
GNU screen 4.0.3 allows local users to unlock the screen via a CTRL-C sequence at the password prompt. NOTE: multiple third parties report inability to reproduce this issue
Timeline
- Published
- First public exploit (EDB-4028)
Exploit prediction
0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 53% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-4028 Screen 4.0.3 (OpenBSD) - Local Authentication Bypass local, 2008-06-18
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
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lists.grok.org.uk
/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-June/063721.html
mailing-list
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/34693
vdb-entry
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lists.grok.org.uk
/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-June/063706.html
mailing-list
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lists.grok.org.uk
/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-June/063710.html
mailing-list
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lists.grok.org.uk
/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-June/063728.html
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-3048
- NVD CVE-2007-3048
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