# CVE-2007-5585: xscreensaver 5.03 and earlier, when running without xscreensaver-gl-extras (GL extras) installed, crashes when /usr/bin/xscreensaver-gl-help

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-10-19 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=336331
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27392
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-October/msg00336.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26204

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