What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-1620?

CVE-2012-1620 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6 (Low). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-1620?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-1620. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

Slock CVE-2012-1620

LOW

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2012-07-12 secalert@redhat.com

Privilege Escalation Microsoft Slock

3.6

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

3.6 LOW

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 12, 2012 - 19:55 cve.org

LOW 3.6

DescriptionCVE.org

slock 0.9 does not properly handle the XRaiseWindow event when the screen is locked, which might allow physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by pressing a button, which reveals the desktop and active windows.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. slock 0.9 does not properly handle the XRaiseWindow event when the screen is locked, which might allow physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by pressing a button, which reveals the desktop and active windows. Affected products include: Suckless Slock.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.