Security
Security
A vulnerability in the GNOME desktop library may allow attackers to escape the sandbox.
| Package | gnome-base/gnome-desktop on all architectures |
|---|---|
| Affected versions | < 3.30.2.3 |
| Unaffected versions | >= 3.30.2.3 |
Library with common API for various GNOME modules.
A vulnerability was discovered in the GNOME desktop library which allows an attacker to escape the sandbox.
A local attacker could possibly bypass sandbox protection.
There is no known workaround at this time.
All GNOME desktop library users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=gnome-base/gnome-desktop-3.30.2.3"
Release date
August 31, 2019
Latest revision
August 31, 2019: 1
Severity
normal
Exploitable
local
Bugzilla entries