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- USN-3994-1
USN-3994-1: gnome-desktop vulnerability
First published: Mon May 27 2019(Updated: )
It was discovered that gnome-desktop incorrectly confined thumbnailers. If a user were tricked into downloading a malicious image file, a remote attacker could possibly combine this issue with another vulnerability to escape the sandbox and execute arbitrary code.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libgnome-desktop-3-17 | <3.32.1-1ubuntu1.1 | 3.32.1-1ubuntu1.1 |
| Ubuntu | =19.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libgnome-desktop-3-17 | <3.30.1-1ubuntu1.1 | 3.30.1-1ubuntu1.1 |
| Ubuntu | =18.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libgnome-desktop-3-17 | <3.28.2-0ubuntu1.3 | 3.28.2-0ubuntu1.3 |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-11460
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-desktop3/3.32.1-1ubuntu1.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-desktop3/3.30.1-1ubuntu1.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-desktop3/3.28.2-0ubuntu1.3
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3994-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-3994-1?
The severity of USN-3994-1 is considered high due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix USN-3994-1?
To fix USN-3994-1, update the package 'libgnome-desktop-3-17' to the latest version for your Ubuntu release.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-3994-1?
USN-3994-1 affects Ubuntu 19.04, 18.10, and 18.04 with specific versions of 'libgnome-desktop-3-17'.
What can an attacker do by exploiting USN-3994-1?
By exploiting USN-3994-1, an attacker could escape the sandbox and execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.
How was USN-3994-1 discovered?
USN-3994-1 was discovered through the identification of incorrect confinement of thumbnailers in gnome-desktop.
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