In Ubuntu, gnome-control-center did not properly reflect SSH remote login status when the system was configured to use systemd socket activation for openssh-server. This could unknowingly leave the local machine exposed to remote SSH access contrary to expectation of the user.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.9, requiring local system access to exploit but requires specific conditions to be met without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts limited data confidentiality, limited integrity, and limited availability for affected systems. Impacting 2 products from gnome, from canonical organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2025, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2025-04-15T19:16:06.647
2025-08-26T16:34:27.843
Analyzed
CVSSv3.1: 4.9 (MEDIUM)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | gnome | control_center | < 1.3.36.5-0ubuntu4.1 | Yes |
| Application | gnome | control_center | < 1.41.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.8 | Yes |
| Application | gnome | control_center | < 1.44.0-1ubuntu6.1 | Yes |
| Application | gnome | control_center | < 1.45.0-1ubuntu3.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | canonical | ubuntu_linux | 20.04 | Yes |
| Operating System | canonical | ubuntu_linux | 22.04 | Yes |
| Operating System | canonical | ubuntu_linux | 23.04 | Yes |
| Operating System | canonical | ubuntu_linux | 23.10 | Yes |
SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For gnome's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.