SB2024111909 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for gnome-shell
Published: November 19, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024111909
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Adjecent network
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36472)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to missing access restrictions in portal helper, which can be launched automatically without user confirmation based on network responses provided by an adversary in the local network (e.g. WI-Fi). A remote attacker can consume system resources or perform other actions depending on the JavaScript code's behavior.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.