CVE-2024-36472

Medium

Description

In GNOME Shell through 45.7, a portal helper can be launched automatically (without user confirmation) based on network responses provided by an adversary (e.g., an adversary who controls the local Wi-Fi network), and subsequently loads untrusted JavaScript code, which may lead to resource consumption or other impacts depending on the JavaScript code's behavior.

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.5
Exploit probability—
ProductGNOME Shell
PublishedMay 28, 2024
First seenMay 28, 2024
Weakness typeCWE-346CWE-346

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
GNOME GNOME Shellv ≤ 45.7—

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