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CVE-2007-5585

MEDIUMEPSS 74th pctl
5.0
CVSS v2
NVD

Description

xscreensaver 5.03 and earlier, when running without xscreensaver-gl-extras (GL extras) installed, crashes when /usr/bin/xscreensaver-gl-helper does not exist and a user attempts to unlock the screen, which allows attackers with physical access to gain access to the locked session.

How to fix

Remediation Available
xscreensaverDebian
Fixed in:5.03-3.1CVE-2007-5585
Fixed in:5.03-3.1CVE-2007-5585
Fixed in:5.03-3.1CVE-2007-5585
Fixed in:5.03-3.1CVE-2007-5585

Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.

CVSS v2 Vector

No CVSS vector data available.

Exploit Intelligence

1.69%probability of exploitation in 30 days
74thpercentile

Elevated risk: more likely to be exploited than 74% of all known CVEs.

References

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This product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2026-04-23.