SB2019122030 - Input validation error in GNOME Keyring



SB2019122030 - Input validation error in GNOME Keyring

Published: December 20, 2019 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2019122030
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2012-6111)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

gnome-keyring does not discard stored secrets when using gnome_keyring_lock_all_sync function


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.