gnome-screensaver 2.14.3, 2.22.2, 2.27.x, 2.28.0, and 2.28.3, when the X configuration enables the extend screen option, allows physically proximate attackers to bypass screen locking, access an unattended workstation, and view half of the GNOME desktop by attaching an external monitor.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screensaver | Gnome | 2.14.3 (including) | 2.14.3 (including) |
| Screensaver | Gnome | 2.22.2 (including) | 2.22.2 (including) |
| Screensaver | Gnome | 2.27 (including) | 2.27 (including) |
| Screensaver | Gnome | 2.28.0 (including) | 2.28.0 (including) |
| Screensaver | Gnome | 2.28.3 (including) | 2.28.3 (including) |
| Gnome-screensaver | Ubuntu | dapper | * |
| Gnome-screensaver | Ubuntu | intrepid | * |
| Gnome-screensaver | Ubuntu | jaunty | * |
| Gnome-screensaver | Ubuntu | karmic | * |