SB2023092153 - Ubuntu update for gnome-shell
Published: September 21, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023092153
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Physical access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-43090)
The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to certain key combinations remain active when the user session is locked. An attacker with physical access to device can activate the "single window mode" and "video" buttons in GNOME Screenshot utility by pressing twice the "V" then once the "W" key and record screen or make screenshots.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.