1. Ubuntu Security Notices
  2. USN-7052-1

USN-7052-1: GNOME Shell vulnerabilities

Publication date

3 October 2024

Overview

Several security issues were fixed in GNOME Shell.

Releases

Packages

Details

It was discovered that GNOME Shell mishandled extensions that fail to
reload, possibly leading to extensions staying enabled on the lock screen.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to launch applications, view
sensitive information, or execute arbitrary commands. (CVE-2017-8288)

It was discovered that the GNOME Shell incorrectly handled certain
keyboard inputs. An attacker could possibly use this issue to invoke
keyboard shortcuts, and potentially other actions while the workstation
was locked. (CVE-2019-3820)

It was discovered that GNOME Shell mishandled extensions that fail to
reload, possibly leading to extensions staying enabled on the lock screen.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to launch applications, view
sensitive information, or execute arbitrary commands. (CVE-2017-8288)

It was discovered that the GNOME Shell incorrectly handled certain
keyboard inputs. An attacker could possibly use this issue to invoke
keyboard shortcuts, and potentially other actions while the workstation
was locked. (CVE-2019-3820)

Update instructions

After a standard system update you need to restart your session to make all the necessary changes.

Learn more about how to get the fixes.

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:

Ubuntu Release Package Version
16.04 xenial gnome-shell –  3.18.5-0ubuntu0.3+esm1  

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