Advisory Published

USN-5430-1: GNOME Settings vulnerability

First published: Wed May 18 2022(Updated: )

It was discovered that GNOME Settings incorrectly handled the remote desktop sharing configuration. When turning off desktop sharing, it may be turned on again after rebooting, contrary to expectations.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/gnome-control-center<1:41.4-1ubuntu13.2
1:41.4-1ubuntu13.2
Ubuntu=22.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of USN-5430-1?

    The severity of USN-5430-1 is classified as low due to the minor impact on the remote desktop sharing feature.

  • How do I fix USN-5430-1?

    To fix USN-5430-1, update the gnome-control-center package to version 1:41.4-1ubuntu13.2 or later.

  • What does USN-5430-1 address?

    USN-5430-1 addresses an issue where disabling remote desktop sharing in GNOME Settings may not persist after a reboot.

  • Which software is affected by USN-5430-1?

    USN-5430-1 affects the gnome-control-center package version 1:41.4-1ubuntu13.2 on Ubuntu 22.04.

  • Is USN-5430-1 specific to certain Ubuntu versions?

    Yes, USN-5430-1 is specifically applicable to Ubuntu 22.04.

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