SB2021103002 - openEuler update for gnome-shell



SB2021103002 - openEuler update for gnome-shell

Published: October 30, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021103002
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Security restrictions bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-3820)

The vulnerability allows a physical attacker to bypass security restrictions on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the lock screen feature does not properly restrict all contextual actions. A physical attacker can click on the password text field to bypass the lock screen and re-enable certain keyboard shortcuts, which the attacker can use to perform unauthorized actions on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.