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[Bug 946888] [NEW] Loose security on Locked screen.

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Date: Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:19:02 -0000
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What happens:
Screen lock: prior to login the system responds to the first several characters typed and responds to mouse or trackpad movements.

For security sake; Shouldn't this be tightened up?

What should not happen:
Input buffer should not accept signals (ie: characters, keyboard strokes; and not mouse or trackball inputs.

What could potentially happen:
the Hack of system by way of buffer use; thru the momentary laspe of security during the first instance of "locked screen" activity just prior to a login.

Try it and you'll see.

Let me know what your thoughts are:

cliffcarusa at gmail dot com

** Affects: compiz (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

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Loose security on Locked screen.
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/946888
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