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Linux Mint 21.1 screensaver Key Security Enhancement 2026-ab5d3e5f48

Frameworks 6.25.0 + KDE Plasma 6.6.4. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fedora Update Notification FEDORA-2026-fe3d8d4767 2026-04-16 23:40:54.273526+00:00 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name : kscreenlocker Product : Fedora 44 Version : 6.6.4 Release : 1.fc44 URL : https://invent.kde.org/plasma/kscreenlocker Summary : Library and components for secure lock screen architecture Description : Library and components for secure lock screen architecture. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Update Information: Frameworks 6.25.0 + KDE Plasma 6.6.4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ChangeLog: * Fri Apr 10 2026 Steve Cossette - 6.6.4-1 - 6.6.4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References: [ 1 ] Bug #2455469 - Configuring WifI network via Network pane appears to not work https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2455469 [ 2 ] Bug #2457573 - FE: KDE Frameworks 6.25.0 + Plasma 6.6.4 https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2457573 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This update can be installed with the "dnf" update program. Use su -c 'dnf upgrade --advisory FEDORA-2026-fe3d8d4767' at the command line. For more information, refer to the dnf documentation available at http://dnf.readthedocs.io/en/latest/command_ref.html#upgrade-command-label All packages are signed with the Fedora Project GPG key. More details on the GPG keys used by the Fedora Project can be found at https://fedoraproject.org/keys -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- _______________________________________________ package-announce mailing list -- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. To unsubscribe send an email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Fedora Code of Conduct: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/code-of-conduct/ List Guidelines: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines List Archives: https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Do not reply to spam, report it: https://forge.fedoraproject.org/infra/tickets/issues/new . Update for Fedora 44's kscreenlocker addresses important issues with the lock screen functionality.. Fedora 44 kscreenlocker update, security advisory, lock screen architecture. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Apr 16, 2026 Important Fedora
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Fedora 34: FEDORA-2021-85c9774673 High: Kscreenlocker CVE-2021-28117

KDE Plasma 5.21.3 release. ---- Fix for CVE-2021-28117. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fedora Update Notification FEDORA-2021-85c9774673 2021-03-20 00:16:30.596946 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name : kscreenlocker Product : Fedora 34 Version : 5.21.3 Release : 1.fc34 URL : Summary : Library and components for secure lock screen architecture Description : Library and components for secure lock screen architecture. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Update Information: KDE Plasma 5.21.3 release. ---- Fix for CVE-2021-28117 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------ChangeLog: * Tue Mar 16 2021 Jan Grulich - 5.21.3-1 - 5.21.3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------References: [ 1 ] Bug #1937887 - CVE-2021-28117 plasma-discover: missing URI scheme validation [fedora-all] https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1937887 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------This update can be installed with the "dnf" update program. Use su -c 'dnf upgrade --advisory FEDORA-2021-85c9774673' at the command line. For more information, refer to the dnf documentation available at https://dnf.readthedocs.io/en/latest/command_ref.html All packages are signed with the Fedora Project GPG key. More details on the GPG keys used by the Fedora Project can be found at https://fedoraproject.org/security/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------_______________________________________________ package-announce mailing list -- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. To unsubscribe send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Fedora Code of Conduct: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/code-of-conduct/ List Guidelines:https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines List Archives: https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it./ Do not reply to spam on the list, report it: https://pagure.io/fedora-infrastructure . Fedora 34 release introduces a vital update focusing on kscreenlocker security flaws while enhancing the overall lock screen functionality.. Fedora Update,Kscreenlocker Patch,KDE Plasma Security. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Mar 19, 2021 Fedora
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Arch Linux Advisory: ASA-201602-10 Medium: Kscreenlocker Access Bypass

The package kscreenlocker before version 5.5.4-2 is vulnerable to access restriction bypass. . Arch Linux Security Advisory ASA-201602-10 ========================================= Severity: Medium Date : 2016-02-10 CVE-ID : CVE-2016-2312 Package : kscreenlocker Type : access restriction bypass Remote : Yes Link : https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/CVE Summary ====== The package kscreenlocker before version 5.5.4-2 is vulnerable to access restriction bypass. Resolution ========= Upgrade to 5.5.4-2. # pacman -Syu "kscreenlocker> =5.5.4-2" The problem has been fixed upstream but no release is available yet. Workaround ========= None. Description ========== A vulnerability has been discovered in kscreenlocker that is leading to access restriction bypass. Turning all screens off while the lock screen is shown can result in the screen being unlocked when turning a screen on again. Impact ===== A local attacker with physical access to the hardware is able to gain unauthorized access to a locked system. References ========= https://kde.org/info/security/advisory-20160209-1.txt https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=358125 https://bugzilla.opensuse.org/show_bug.cgi?id=964548 . Debian Security Notice DSN-202303-15 Severity: High describes a critical vulnerability in the gnome-shell component that could lead to privilege escalation.. Kscreenlocker Access Issue, Arch Linux Advisory, Security Bypass Threat. . Severity: Medium. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Feb 10, 2016 Medium ArchLinux
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