---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 XScreenSaver Pop-up Windows Security Bypass SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA37248 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/37248/ DESCRIPTION: A weakness 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 problem is that XScreenSaver allows certain pop-up windows to appear when the screen is locked and the accessibility feature is enabled. NOTE: The weakness was introduced in patches 120094-27 and 120095-27. The weakness is reported in Solaris 10 for both the SPARC and x86 platforms. SOLUTION: Apply patches. -- SPARC Platform -- Solaris 10: Apply patch 120094-29 or later. -- x86 Platform -- Solaris 10: Apply patch 120095-29 or later. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Reported by the vendor. ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-268288-1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------