PT-2019-16738
CVE-2019-3820
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Published
2019-02-05
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Updated
2026-10-01
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CVSS 3.1
4.8
MediumMetricsAV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
gnome-shell versions 3.15.91 and later
Description
The gnome-shell lock screen does not properly restrict all contextual actions, allowing an attacker with physical access to a locked workstation to invoke certain keyboard shortcuts and potentially other actions.
Recommendations
For gnome-shell versions 3.15.91 and later, consider disabling the lock screen feature until a patch is available to prevent potential exploitation. Restrict physical access to workstations to minimize the risk of exploitation.
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