---------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you have VARM strategy implemented? (Vulnerability Assessment Remediation Management) If not, then implement it through the most reliable vulnerability intelligence source on the market. Implement it through Secunia. For more information visit: http://secunia.com/advisories/business_solutions/ Alternatively request a call from a Secunia representative today to discuss how we can help you with our capabilities contact us at: sales@secunia.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Sun Solaris Trusted Extensions XScreenSaver Security Bypass SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA37224 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/37224/ DESCRIPTION: A security issue has been reported in Sun Solaris, which can be exploited by malicious people with physical access to the system to potentially bypass certain security restrictions. The security issue is caused due to the Solaris Trusted Extensions implementation preventing XScreenSaver from running and can be exploited to potentially leave the screen unlocked. The security issue is reported in Solaris 10 with Solaris Trusted Extensions installed and configured. SOLUTION: Apply patches. -- SPARC Platform -- Solaris 10: Apply patch 120094-28 or later. -- x86 Platform -- Solaris 10: Apply patch 120095-28 or later. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Reported by the vendor. ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-270809-1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------