CVE-2015-3213: The gesture handling code in Clutter before 1.16.2 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock sc

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-3213?

clutter: upgrade to newer than 1.16.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-3213 being exploited?

CVE-2015-3213 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2015-3213 affect?

CVE-2015-3213 affects clutter. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The gesture handling code in Clutter before 1.16.2 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock screen via certain (1) mouse or (2) touch gestures.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-3213?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2015-3213 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting clutter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The gesture handling code in Clutter before 1.16.2 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock screen via certain (1) mouse or (2) touch gestures.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2015-08-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: clutter project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-08-12 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

clutter project clutter UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.16.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.16.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy clutter || rpm -q clutter || clutter --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.16.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade clutter

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade clutter

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-3213?

clutter: upgrade to newer than 1.16.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-3213 being exploited?

CVE-2015-3213 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-3213 affect?

CVE-2015-3213 affects clutter. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The gesture handling code in Clutter before 1.16.2 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock screen via certain (1) mouse or (2) touch gestures.

How urgent is CVE-2015-3213?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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