Advisory Published

USN-6785-1: GNOME Remote Desktop vulnerability

First published: Thu May 23 2024(Updated: )

Matthias Gerstner discovered that GNOME Remote Desktop incorrectly performed certain user validation checks. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain sensitive information, or take control of remote desktop connections.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/gnome-remote-desktop<46.2-1~ubuntu24.04.2
46.2-1~ubuntu24.04.2
Ubuntu=24.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of USN-6785-1?

    The severity of USN-6785-1 is considered high due to the potential for local attackers to exploit it for sensitive information or control of remote desktop connections.

  • How do I fix USN-6785-1?

    To fix USN-6785-1, update the GNOME Remote Desktop package to the latest version available for your Ubuntu 24.04 system.

  • What systems are impacted by USN-6785-1?

    USN-6785-1 affects the GNOME Remote Desktop package on Ubuntu 24.04, specifically version 46.2-1~ubuntu24.04.2 and earlier.

  • What kind of attacks can be performed due to USN-6785-1?

    A local attacker can potentially exploit USN-6785-1 to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or take control of remote desktop connections.

  • Who discovered the vulnerability in USN-6785-1?

    The vulnerability in USN-6785-1 was discovered by security researcher Matthias Gerstner.

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