CVE-2009-4641 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2009-4641: gnome-screensaver 2.28.0 does not resume adherence to its activation settings after an inhibiting application becomes unavailable on the session bus, which allows physically proximate attackers to access an unattended workstation on which screen locking had been intended.

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2009-4641 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

gnome-screensaver→ fixed in2.28.0-2urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y gnome-screensaver

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

gnome-screensaver→ fixed in2.28.0-2urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y gnome-screensaver

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

gnome-screensaver→ fixed in2.28.0-2urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y gnome-screensaver

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