Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
6.2
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Compiz | Compiz Fusion | 0.7.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=561567
- http://gitweb.compiz-fusion.org/?p=fusion/plugins/expo%3Ba=commit%3Bh=f97a9fa6f0
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33077Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34465
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32712Patch
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/compiz-fusion-plugins-main/+bug/247088Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47172
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-March/msg00860.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-March/msg00878.html
- http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=561567
- http://gitweb.compiz-fusion.org/?p=fusion/plugins/expo%3Ba=commit%3Bh=f97a9fa6f0
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33077Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34465
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32712Patch
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/compiz-fusion-plugins-main/+bug/247088Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-6514?
CVE-2008-6514 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). 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-2007-3...
How severe is CVE-2008-6514?
CVE-2008-6514 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-6514?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Compiz Compiz Fusion.