CVE-2018-20681 Details
Description
mate-screensaver before 1.20.2 in MATE Desktop Environment allows physically proximate attackers to view screen content and possibly control applications. By unplugging and re-plugging or power-cycling external output devices (such as additionally attached graphical outputs via HDMI, VGA, DVI, etc.) the content of a screensaver-locked session can be revealed. In some scenarios, the attacker can execute applications, such as by clicking with a mouse.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
No SSVC data is available for this CVE.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/mate-desktop/mate-screensaver/issues/152 | CVE | ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/mate-desktop/mate-screensaver/issues/155 | CVE | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/mate-desktop/mate-screensaver/issues/170 | CVE | Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/mate-desktop/mate-screensaver/pull/167 | CVE | PatchThird Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/mate-desktop/mate-screensaver/issues/152 | [email protected] | ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/mate-desktop/mate-screensaver/issues/155 | [email protected] | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/mate-desktop/mate-screensaver/issues/170 | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/mate-desktop/mate-screensaver/pull/167 | [email protected] | PatchThird Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-200 | Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| mate-desktop mate-screensaver | < 1.20.2 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jan 30, 2019 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |