SB2022081751 - SUSE update for xscreensaver
Published: August 17, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022081751
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Physical access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-34557)
The vulnerability allows an attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the update_screen_layout() function. An attacker with physical access to the system can trigger memory corruption and bypass the standard screen lock authentication mechanism.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.