CVE-2021-20315
First published: Tue Sep 21 2021(Updated: )
A locking protection bypass flaw was found in some versions of gnome-shell as shipped within CentOS Stream 8, when the "Application menu" or "Window list" GNOME extensions are enabled. This flaw allows a physical attacker who has access to a locked system to kill existing applications and start new ones as the locked user, even if the session is still locked.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNOME gnome-shell | <3.32.2 | |
| CentOS Stream | =8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this flaw?
The vulnerability ID of this flaw is CVE-2021-20315.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is GNOME gnome-shell and CentOS Stream 8.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-20315?
The severity of CVE-2021-20315 is medium.
How does this vulnerability bypass locking protection?
This vulnerability allows a physical attacker who has access to a locked system to kill existing applications and start new ones.
Is there a fix for this vulnerability?
Yes, please refer to the provided reference for information on the fix.
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