USN-6395-1: GNOME Shell vulnerability
Published Sep 21, 2023
·Updated
Mickael Karatekin discovered that GNOME Shell incorrectly allowed the screenshot tool to view open windows when a session was locked. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain sensitive information.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/gnome-shell<44.3-0ubuntu1.1
44.3-0ubuntu1.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=23.04
Event History
Sep 21, 2023
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this GNOME Shell vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this GNOME Shell vulnerability is USN-6395-1.
2
What is the severity of the GNOME Shell vulnerability?
The severity of the GNOME Shell vulnerability is not specified in the provided information. It is recommended to refer to the official Ubuntu security notice for more details.
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How does this vulnerability affect the affected software?
This vulnerability affects GNOME Shell version 44.3-0ubuntu1.1 on Ubuntu 23.04.
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What is the impact of this vulnerability?
The impact of this vulnerability is that a local attacker could potentially obtain sensitive information.
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How can I fix this GNOME Shell vulnerability?
To fix this GNOME Shell vulnerability, update the gnome-shell package to version 44.3-0ubuntu1.1 or later.