SB2023121314 - Ubuntu update for gnome-control-center
Published: December 13, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023121314
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Insufficient UI Warning of Dangerous Operations (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5616)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass expected security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in GNOME Settings that did not accurately reflect the SSH remote login status when the system was configured to use systemd socket activation for OpenSSH. This could unknowingly leave the local machine exposed to remote SSH access contrary to expectation of the user.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.