CVE-2008-6514

compiz-fusion: Possible locked desktop access by using Expo plugin mouse shortcuts

Published Mar 24, 2009 CVSS 2.0 · 6.2 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The Expo plugin in Compiz Fusion 0.7.8 allows local users with physical access to drag the screen saver aside and access the locked desktop by using Expo mouse shortcuts, a related issue to CVE-2007-3920.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-6481 The Expo plugin in Compiz Fusion 0.7.8 allows local users with physical access to drag the screen saver aside and access the locked desktop by using Expo mouse shortcuts, a related issue to CVE-2007-3920.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-688-1 Compiz vulnerability
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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 11:34 AM
Reserved
Mar 24, 2009, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 24, 2009, 2:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:02 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 9, 2008, 12:00 AM