I personally don't think this is much of a security problem. Anyway, I'll subscribe the ubuntu-security team to get their say on it.
** Changed in: gnome-screensaver (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided => Low -- possible security issue with locked screen https://launchpad.net/bugs/82052 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs