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security advisorysecurity issuefedoraLinux 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 --
Apr 16, 2026
•Important
Fedora
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security advisoryhigh severityFedoraFedora 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 --
Mar 19, 2021
Fedora
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security advisorymoderatepatchopenSUSE: 2019:1582-1 Moderate: gnome-shell Lock Screen Bypass
An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available.. openSUSE Security Update: Security update for gnome-shell ______________________________________________________________________________ Announcement ID: openSUSE-SU-2019:1582-1 Rating: moderate References: #1124493 Cross-References: CVE-2019-3820 Affected Products: openSUSE Leap 15.1 openSUSE Leap 15.0 ______________________________________________________________________________ An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available. Description: This update for gnome-shell fixes the following issues: Security issue fixed: - CVE-2019-3820: Fixed a partial lock screen bypass (bsc#1124493). This update was imported from the SUSE:SLE-15:Update update project. Patch Instructions: To install this openSUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch". Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product: - openSUSE Leap 15.1: zypper in -t patch openSUSE-2019-1582=1 - openSUSE Leap 15.0: zypper in -t patch openSUSE-2019-1582=1 Package List: - openSUSE Leap 15.1 (noarch): gnome-shell-lang-3.26.2+20180130.0d9c74212-lp151.7.3.1 - openSUSE Leap 15.1 (x86_64): gnome-shell-3.26.2+20180130.0d9c74212-lp151.7.3.1 gnome-shell-browser-plugin-3.26.2+20180130.0d9c74212-lp151.7.3.1 gnome-shell-browser-plugin-debuginfo-3.26.2+20180130.0d9c74212-lp151.7.3.1 gnome-shell-calendar-3.26.2+20180130.0d9c74212-lp151.7.3.1 gnome-shell-calendar-debuginfo-3.26.2+20180130.0d9c74212-lp151.7.3.1 gnome-shell-debuginfo-3.26.2+20180130.0d9c74212-lp151.7.3.1 gnome-shell-debugsource-3.26.2+20180130.0d9c74212-lp151.7.3.1 gnome-shell-devel-3.26.2+20180130.0d9c74212-lp151.7.3.1 - openSUSE Leap 15.0 (noarch): gnome-shell-lang-3.26.2+20180130.0d9c74212-lp150.3.16.1 - openSUSE Leap 15.0 (x86_64): gnome-shell-3.26.2+20180130.0d9c74212-lp150.3.16.1 gnome-shell-browser-plugin-3.26.2+20180130.0d9c74212-lp150.3.16.1 gnome-shell-browser-plugin-debuginfo-3.26.2+20180130.0d9c74212-lp150.3.16.1 gnome-shell-calendar-3.26.2+20180130.0d9c74212-lp150.3.16.1 gnome-shell-calendar-debuginfo-3.26.2+20180130.0d9c74212-lp150.3.16.1 gnome-shell-debuginfo-3.26.2+20180130.0d9c74212-lp150.3.16.1 gnome-shell-debugsource-3.26.2+20180130.0d9c74212-lp150.3.16.1 gnome-shell-devel-3.26.2+20180130.0d9c74212-lp150.3.16.1 References: https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-3820.html https://bugzilla.suse.com/1124493 -- . A patch addresses a significant vulnerability within gnome-shell, which could potentially enable the circumvention of the lock screen post-installation.. openSUSE Leap, gnome-shell update, security issues, patch management, system vulnerabilities. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jun 18, 2019
•Important
OpenSUSE
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security advisorySUSEgdmSUSE: 2019:0527-1 Moderate: gdm Lock Screen Bypass Issue
An update that solves one vulnerability and has 5 fixes is now available. . SUSE Security Update: Security update for gdm ______________________________________________________________________________ Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2019:0527-1 Rating: moderate References: #1112294 #1112578 #1113245 #1113700 #1120307 #1124628 Cross-References: CVE-2019-3825 Affected Products: SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Open Buildservice Development Tools 15 SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15 ______________________________________________________________________________ An update that solves one vulnerability and has 5 fixes is now available. Description: This update for gdm fixes the following issues: Security issue fixed: - CVE-2019-3825: Fixed a lock screen bypass when timed login was enabled (bsc#1124628). Other issues fixed: - GLX applications do not work well when the proprietary nvidia driver is used with a wayland session. Because of that this update disables wayland on that hardware (bsc#1112578). - Fixed an issue where gdm restart fails to kill user processes (bsc#1112294 and bsc#1113245). - Fixed a System halt in the screen with message "End of ORACLE section" (bsc#1120307). - Fixed an issue which did not allow the returning to text console when gdm is stopped (bsc#1113700). - Fixed an issue which was causing system hang during the load of gdm (bsc#1112578). Patch Instructions: To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch". Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product: - SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Open Buildservice Development Tools 15: zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Development-Tools-OBS-15-2019-527=1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15: zypper in -t patchSUSE-SLE-Module-Desktop-Applications-15-2019-527=1 Package List: - SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Open Buildservice Development Tools 15 (noarch): gdm-branding-upstream-3.26.2.1-13.19.2 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15 (aarch64 ppc64le s390x x86_64): gdm-3.26.2.1-13.19.2 gdm-debuginfo-3.26.2.1-13.19.2 gdm-debugsource-3.26.2.1-13.19.2 gdm-devel-3.26.2.1-13.19.2 libgdm1-3.26.2.1-13.19.2 libgdm1-debuginfo-3.26.2.1-13.19.2 typelib-1_0-Gdm-1_0-3.26.2.1-13.19.2 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15 (noarch): gdm-lang-3.26.2.1-13.19.2 gdmflexiserver-3.26.2.1-13.19.2 References: https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-3825.html https://bugzilla.suse.com/1112294 https://bugzilla.suse.com/1112578 https://bugzilla.suse.com/1113245 https://bugzilla.suse.com/1113700 https://bugzilla.suse.com/1120307 https://bugzilla.suse.com/1124628 _______________________________________________ sle-security-updates mailing list
Mar 01, 2019
SuSE
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security advisorycriticalaccess controlUbuntu 14.04 LTS USN-2475-1 Critical: GTK+ Lock Bypass Issue
GTK+ improperly handled the menu key, possibly allowing lock screen bypass.. =========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-2475-1 January 15, 2015 gtk+3.0 update ========================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Summary: GTK+ improperly handled the menu key, possibly allowing lock screen bypass. Software Description: - gtk+3.0: GTK+ graphical user interface library Details: Clemens Fries discovered that GTK+ allowed bypassing certain screen locks by using the menu key. An attacker with physical access could possibly use this flaw to gain access to a locked session. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS: libgtk-3-0 3.10.8-0ubuntu1.4 After a standard system update you need to restart your session to make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2475-1 https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gtk+3.0/+bug/1366790 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gtk+3.0/3.10.8-0ubuntu1.4 . A recent GTK+ patch for Ubuntu tackles a security flaw that could enable bypassing the lock screen. Ensure your system is updated right away.. GTK+ Security, Lock Screen Vulnerability, Ubuntu Update, System Security. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 15, 2015
•Critical
Ubuntu
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security advisorymoderatelocal accessUbuntu 14.04 LTS: USN-2303-1 Moderate: Unity Lock Screen Bypass
The Unity lock screen could possibly be bypassed in certain circumstances.. =========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-2303-1 July 31, 2014 unity vulnerability ========================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Summary: The Unity lock screen could possibly be bypassed in certain circumstances. Software Description: - unity: Interface designed for efficiency of space and interaction. Details: It was discovered that in certain circumstances Unity failed to successfully grab the keyboard when switching to the lock screen. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to run commands, and unlock the current session. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS: unity 7.2.2+14.04.20140714-0ubuntu1.1 After a standard system update you need to restart your session to make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2303-1 https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unity/+bug/1349128 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unity/7.2.2+14.04.20140714-0ubuntu1.1 . A security flaw in the Unity lock screen on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS permits local users to circumvent protective mechanisms.. Ubuntu Security Notice, Unity Lock Screen Bypass, Local Access Threat. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jul 31, 2014
Ubuntu
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security advisorycriticalsoftware updateUbuntu 14.04 LTS USN-2184-2 Critical: Unity Lock Screen Bypass Threat
The Unity lock screen could be bypassed.. =========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-2184-2 April 30, 2014 unity vulnerabilities ========================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Summary: The Unity lock screen could be bypassed. Software Description: - unity: Interface designed for efficiency of space and interaction. Details: USN-2184-1 fixed lock screen vulnerabilities in Unity. Further testing has uncovered more issues which have been fixed in this update. This update also fixes a regression with the shutdown dialogue. We apologize for the inconvenience. Original advisory details: Frédéric Bardy discovered that Unity incorrectly filtered keyboard shortcuts when the screen was locked. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to run commands, and unlock the current session. Giovanni Mellini discovered that Unity could display the Dash in certain conditions when the screen was locked. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to run commands, and unlock the current session. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS: unity 7.2.0+14.04.20140423-0ubuntu1.2 After a standard system update you need to restart your session to make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2184-2 https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2184-1 https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unity/+bug/1314247 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unity/7.2.0+14.04.20140423-0ubuntu1.2 . Critical issues with Unity's lock screen in Ubuntu 14.04 LTS necessitate immediate action and updates to safeguard the system's integrity.. Unity Vulnerabilities, Ubuntu 14.04, Software Update, Lock Screen Bypass, Local AttackRisk. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team
Apr 30, 2014
•Critical
Ubuntu
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security advisoryUbuntumoderate severityUbuntu: USN-2184-1 Moderate: Unity Lock Screen Bypass Security Advisory
The Unity lock screen could be bypassed.. =========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-2184-1 April 29, 2014 unity vulnerabilities ========================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Summary: The Unity lock screen could be bypassed. Software Description: - unity: Interface designed for efficiency of space and interaction. Details: Frédéric Bardy discovered that Unity incorrectly filtered keyboard shortcuts when the screen was locked. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to run commands, and unlock the current session. Giovanni Mellini discovered that Unity could display the Dash in certain conditions when the screen was locked. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to run commands, and unlock the current session. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS: unity 7.2.0+14.04.20140423-0ubuntu1.1 After a standard system update you need to restart your session to make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2184-1 https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unity/+bug/1308850, https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unity/+bug/1313885 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unity/7.2.0+14.04.20140423-0ubuntu1.1 . The security flaw in the Unity lock screen can be exploited by unauthorized users to gain access to locked sessions. Ensure you update your Ubuntu 14.04 LTS to mitigate this risk.. Ubuntu Security Advisory, Unity Lock Screen, Local Attack Prevention. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team
Apr 29, 2014
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Ubuntu
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