# CVE-2008-1356: Unspecified vulnerability in xscreensaver in Sun Solaris 10 Java Desktop System (JDS), when using the GNOME On-Screen Keyboard (GOK), allows

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-03-17 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Unspecified vulnerability in xscreensaver in Sun Solaris 10 Java Desktop System (JDS), when using the GNOME On-Screen Keyboard (GOK), allows local users to bypass authentication via unknown vectors that cause the screen saver to crash.

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## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019614
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-234661-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28243
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0875/references
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29368
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41191

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