Scientific Linux Security Update : compiz on SL5.x i386/x86_64

medium Nessus Plugin ID 60403

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Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing one or more security updates.

Description

Most screen savers create a top-level fullscreen window to cover the desktop, and grab the input with that window. Compiz has an option to un-redirect that window, but in some cases, this breaks the grab and compromises the locked screen. (CVE-2007-3920)

Solution

Update the affected compiz and / or compiz-devel packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 60403

File Name: sl_20080521_compiz_on_SL5_x.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: Scientific Linux Local Security Checks

Published: 8/1/2012

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.2

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: x-cpe:/o:fermilab:scientific_linux

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list, Host/cpu

Patch Publication Date: 5/21/2008

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-3920

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