#VU81043 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in gnome-shell - CVE-2023-43090
Published: September 21, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU81043
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-43090
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
gnome-shell
gnome-shell
Software vendor:
Gnome Development Team
Gnome Development Team
Description
The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to certain key combinations remain active when the user session is locked. An attacker with physical access to device can activate the "single window mode" and "video" buttons in GNOME Screenshot utility by pressing twice the "V" then once the "W" key and record screen or make screenshots.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.