CVE-2007-5585 json
xscreensaver 5.03 and earlier, when running without xscreensaver-gl-extras (GL extras) installed, crashes when /usr/bin/xscreensaver-gl-hel…
published 2007-10-19 19 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-5560
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.7%
- EPSS 1.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 77%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
xscreensaver 5.03 and earlier, when running without xscreensaver-gl-extras (GL extras) installed, crashes when /usr/bin/xscreensaver-gl-helper does not exist and a user attempts to unlock the screen, which allows attackers with physical access to gain access to the locked session.
Patch / fix
- xscreensaver Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 5.03-3.1
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2007-5585
Exploit prediction
1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-399 Resource Management Errors
References
-
redhat.com
/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-October/msg00336.html
vendor-advisory
- bugzilla.redhat.com /show_bug.cgi?id=336331
-
secunia.com
/advisories/27392
third-party-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/26204
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-5585
- NVD CVE-2007-5585
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