CVE-2023-43090: Gnome-shell: screenshot tool allows viewing open windows when session is locked

Published Sep 15, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in GNOME Shell. GNOME Shell's lock screen allows an unauthenticated local user to view windows of the locked desktop session by using keyboard shortcuts to unlock the restricted functionality of the screenshot tool.

Other sources

GNOME Shell's lock screen allows an unauthenticated local user to view windows of the locked desktop session by using keyboard shortcuts to unlock restricted functionality of the screenshot tool.

Affected versions: 42, 43 prior to 43.9, 44 prior to 44.5

Discoverer/Credit: Mickael Karatekin at SysDream

References, additional information: https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-shell/-/issues/6990 https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-shell/-/mergerequests/2944

Red Hat

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/gnome-shell<43.9
43.9
redhat/gnome-shell<44.5
44.5
ubuntu/gnome-shell<44.3-0ubuntu1.1
44.3-0ubuntu1.1
ubuntu/gnome-shell<45.0-1ubuntu1
45.0-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/gnome-shell<44.5-1
44.5-1
debian/gnome-shell
3.30.2-11~deb10u23.38.6-1~deb11u13.38.6-1~deb11u243.9-0+deb12u143.9-0+deb12u244.9-2
Gnome gnome-shell>=43<43.9
Gnome gnome-shell>=44<44.5
Gnome gnome-shell=42
Fedoraproject Fedora=37
Fedoraproject Fedora=38

Event History

Sep 15, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverity
Sep 22, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:02 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:02 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:25 AM
Description

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This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-43090?

CVE-2023-43090 is a vulnerability found in GNOME Shell that allows an unauthenticated local user to view windows of the locked desktop session.

2

How does the vulnerability in CVE-2023-43090 work?

The vulnerability in CVE-2023-43090 is due to GNOME Shell's lock screen allowing access to the screenshot tool, which can be used to unlock the restricted functionality and view windows of the locked session.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-43090?

The severity of CVE-2023-43090 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.5.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-43090?

GNOME Shell versions up to 43.9 and 44.5 are affected by CVE-2023-43090.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-43090?

To fix CVE-2023-43090, update GNOME Shell to version 43.9 or higher.

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