CVE-2008-6514 Security feature bypass in n/a
Local attackers with physical access can bypass the screen lock by dragging the screensaver aside using Expo mouse shortcuts in Compiz Fusion.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-6514?
CVE-2008-6514 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Mar 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6514?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Compiz Compiz Fusion.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6514?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6514 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-6514 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-6514 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qf9j-crg7-4p68.