CVE-2010-0422

What it is

gnome-screensaver 2.28.x before 2.28.3 does not properly synchronize the state of screen locking and the unlock dialog in situations involving a change to the number of monitors, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass screen locking and access an unattended workstation by connecting and disconnecting monitors multiple times, a related issue to CVE-2010-0414.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. High risk of data tampering.

Exploit odds

0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2010-02-24 18:30 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 23:16 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 4.0 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2010-02-24 18:30 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 23:16 UTC

Exploit probability

0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Gnome Screensaver 2.28.0
• Gnome Screensaver 2.28.1
• Gnome Screensaver 2.28.2

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 4.0

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

High

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Complete

Availability

None

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