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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.844541
Category:Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-4464-1)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the 'gnome-shell' package(s) announced via the USN-4464-1 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'gnome-shell' package(s) announced via the USN-4464-1 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
It was discovered that GNOME Shell incorrectly handled the login screen
password dialog. Sensitive information could possibly be exposed during
user logout.

Affected Software/OS:
'gnome-shell' package(s) on Ubuntu 20.04.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
1.9

CVSS Vector:
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2020-17489
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202009-08
https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-shell/-/issues/2997
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/09/msg00014.html
SuSE Security Announcement: openSUSE-SU-2020:1861 (Google Search)
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00028.html
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4464-1/
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