CVE-2007-3920

CVE-2007-3920 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Compiz with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

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 after entering an Alt-Tab sequence, a related issue to CVE-2007-3069.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3920?
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 after entering an Alt-Tab sequence, a related issue to CVE-2007-3069.
How severe is CVE-2007-3920?
CVE-2007-3920 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-3920 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3920?
CVE-2007-3920 primarily affects Compiz. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3920?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-3920 published?
CVE-2007-3920 was published on 2007-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)