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Gentoo: GLSA-202310-15 Important: KDE Plasma Security Flaw Mitigation

A vulnerability in the GNOME desktop library may allow attackers to escape the sandbox.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201908-28 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Normal Title: GNOME desktop library: Security bypass Date: August 31, 2019 Bugs: #692782 ID: 201908-28 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======= A vulnerability in the GNOME desktop library may allow attackers to escape the sandbox. Background ========= Library with common API for various GNOME modules. Affected packages ================ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 gnome-base/gnome-desktop < 3.30.2.3 > = 3.30.2.3 Description ========== A vulnerability was discovered in the GNOME desktop library which allows an attacker to escape the sandbox. Impact ===== A local attacker could possibly bypass sandbox protection. Workaround ========= There is no known workaround at this time. Resolution ========= All GNOME desktop library users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot -v "> =gnome-base/gnome-desktop-3.30.2.3" References ========= [ 1 ] CVE-2019-11460 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-11460 Availability =========== This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-28 Concerns? ======== Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machines is ofutmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org. License ====== Copyright 2019 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s). The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/ . A regional threat actor might exploit a vulnerability in the KDE framework to break free from confinement. Users must update for protection.. GNOME Security Bypass, Gentoo Security Advisory, Sandbox Escape. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Aug 31, 2019 •Important Gentoo