Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-1391126

First published: Wed Nov 02 2016(Updated: )

Gnome GDM 3.14.2 and possibly later are vulnerable to an information disclosure vulnerability, specifically when a laptop screen is closed to trigger the screen lock, and the lid is then re-opened the previous contents of the screen are visible for approx. 1 second, which is long enough to take a picture or video record it before the lock screen kicks in.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1391126?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1391126 is categorized as information disclosure due to the risk of exposing sensitive data on the screen for a brief period.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1391126?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-1391126, update to a later version of Gnome GDM that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Gnome GDM are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1391126?

    Gnome GDM versions 3.14.2 and possibly later are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1391126.

  • What happens when REDHAT-BUG-1391126 is exploited?

    Exploiting REDHAT-BUG-1391126 allows an attacker to view the previous screen contents for approximately one second after reopening a laptop lid.

  • Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1391126?

    A possible workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1391126 is to ensure that sensitive content is closed or locked before closing the laptop lid.

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