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Redhat Security Update Fixes Compiz Security Bypass Vulnerability

Title : Redhat Security Update Fixes Compiz Security Bypass Vulnerability
Advisory ID : FrSIRT/ADV-2008-1616
CVE ID : CVE-2007-3920
Rated as : Low Risk

Remotely Exploitable : No
Locally Exploitable : Yes
Release Date : 2008-05-22

Advisory Details

Description

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Solution

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Technical Description

A vulnerability has been identified in various Redhat products, which could be exploited by local attackers to bypass security restrictions. This issue is caused by an error in Compiz when un-redirecting top-level fullscreen windows, which could allow attackers with physical access to gain access to a locked session.

ChangeLog

2008-05-22 : Initial release

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