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Debian: gnome-shell-extension-gsconnect Critical Impersonation Fix DSA-6066-1

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Calendar Grey November 30, 2025
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Gnome-shell-extension-gsconnect on Debian has a serious impersonation issue fixed now. Update your systems immediately.
It was discovered that missing validation of the device ID during handshakes in KDE Connect, a tool to integrate smart phones to a desktop, could allow an attacker to impersonate a...
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Summary

The oldstable distribution (bookworm) is not affected.

For the stable distribution (trixie), this problem has been fixed in
version 62-1+deb13u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your gnome-shell-extension-gsconnect packages.

For the detailed security status of gnome-shell-extension-gsconnect please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/gnome-shell-extension-gsconnect

Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/



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Package: gnome-shell-extension-gsconnect
CVE ID: CVE-2025-66270

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