USN-4464-1: GNOME Shell vulnerability
Published Aug 18, 2020
·Updated
It was discovered that GNOME Shell incorrectly handled the login screen password dialog. Sensitive information could possibly be exposed during user logout.
Affected Software
0 affected components
Event History
Feb 23, 2026
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·08:21 PM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:21 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the vulnerability ID for this GNOME Shell vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this GNOME Shell vulnerability is USN-4464-1.
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What is the severity of USN-4464-1?
The severity of USN-4464-1 is not mentioned in the provided information.
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How does GNOME Shell vulnerability affect the user?
The GNOME Shell vulnerability in the login screen password dialog could expose sensitive information during user logout.
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Which versions of GNOME Shell are affected by this vulnerability?
The vulnerability affects GNOME Shell version 3.36.4-1ubuntu1~20.04.2 on Ubuntu 20.04.
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How can I fix the GNOME Shell vulnerability?
To fix the GNOME Shell vulnerability, update the gnome-shell package to version 3.36.4-1ubuntu1~20.04.2 or higher.