Compiz is a compositing window manager for Linux desktops that enables visual effects and desktop composition; its limited vulnerability footprint reflects its narrow scope as a specialized graphical component rather than a broad platform. The observed disclosures affect the Compiz and Compiz Fusion products and center on weakly characterized issues, indicating a mature, focused codebase with infrequent updates to the NVD. Current exploitation activity and exposure counts are shown alongside this summary.
The number and severity of CVEs published that impact products developed by Compiz over time
Signals from CVEs in this vendor scope (2 CVEs).
2 CVEs · Highest risk first
| CVE | Published | CVSS | Risk | KEV | Exploit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CVE-2008-6514MEDIUM 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 | Mar 24, 2009 | 6.2 | 17 | NO | NO |
CVE-2007-3920MEDIUM GNOME screensaver 2.20 in Ubuntu 7.10, when used with Compiz, does not properly reserve input focus, which allows attackers with physical access to take control of the session afte | Oct 29, 2007 | 6.2 | 17 | NO | NO |
Signals from CVEs in this vendor scope (2 CVEs).
An overview of all social media posts that mention a CVE ID that affects a product developed by Compiz.
Media articles that mention a CVE ID that affects a product developed by Compiz — matched by CVE ID, not by vendor name.