SB2024072658 - SUSE update for gnome-shell

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SB2024072658 - SUSE update for gnome-shell

Published: July 26, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024072658
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Data manipulation

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


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.


2) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36472)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to missing access restrictions in portal helper, which can be launched automatically without user confirmation based on network responses provided by an adversary in the local network (e.g. WI-Fi). A remote attacker can consume system resources or perform other actions depending on the JavaScript code's behavior.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References