PT-2008-2946 · Sun+1 · Java Desktop System+2

Published 2008-03-17 · Updated 2017-08-08 · CVE-2008-1356

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

6.3

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Sun Solaris 10 Java Desktop System (JDS) (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue allows local users to bypass authentication due to an unspecified vulnerability in xscreensaver when using the GNOME On-Screen Keyboard (GOK). This occurs via unknown vectors that cause the screen saver to crash.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Improper Authentication

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Related Identifiers

CVE-2008-1356

Affected Products

Gnome On-Screen Keyboard

Java Desktop System

Sun Solaris

References · 7

• http://secunia.com/advisories/29368 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1356 · Security Note
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1019614 · Note
• http://vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0875/references · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/28243 · Note
• http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-234661-1 · Patch, Vendor Advisory
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41191 · Note