[ GLSA 202009-08 ] GNOME Shell

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: GNOME Shell: Information disclosure (GLSA 202009-08)
Severity: low
Exploitable: local
Date: 2020-09-13
Bug(s): #736802
ID: 202009-08

Synopsis

An information disclosure vulnerability in GNOME Shell might allow
local attackers to obtain sensitive information.


Background

GNOME Shell provides core user interface functions for the GNOME 3
desktop, like switching to windows and launching applications.


Affected Packages

Package: gnome-base/gnome-shell
Vulnerable: < 3.34.5-r1
Unaffected: >= 3.34.5-r1
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

It was discovered that GNOME Shell incorrectly handled the login screen
password dialog.


Impact

Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All GNOME Shell users should upgrade to the latest version: