Nautilus Denial of Service Advisory for Gentoo Linux: Upgrade Now
Summary
Please review the CVE identifier referenced below for details.
Resolution
All Nautilus users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=gnome-base/nautilus-44.0"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2022-37290
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-37290
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202408-17
Concerns
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
Synopsis
A vulnerability has been discovered in Nautilus, which can lead to a
denial of service.
Background
Default file manager for the GNOME desktop
Affected Packages
Package Vulnerable Unaffected
------------------- ------------ ------------
gnome-base/nautilus < 44.0 >= 44.0
Impact
GNOME Nautilus allows a NULL pointer dereference and get_basename
application crash via a pasted ZIP archive.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.