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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.842510
Category:Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-2789-1)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the 'xscreensaver' package(s) announced via the USN-2789-1 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'xscreensaver' package(s) announced via the USN-2789-1 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
It was discovered that XScreenSaver incorrectly handled unplugging an
external monitor. An attacker with physical access could use this flaw to
gain access to a locked session.

Affected Software/OS:
'xscreensaver' package(s) on Ubuntu 12.04.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
2.1

CVSS Vector:
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2015-8025
Debian Security Information: DSA-3438 (Google Search)
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3438
https://twitter.com/Thaolia/status/656823859304398848
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/24/2
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/25/1
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/29/12
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034052
SuSE Security Announcement: openSUSE-SU-2015:2032 (Google Search)
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00102.html
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2789-1
CopyrightCopyright (C) 2015 Greenbone AG

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