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Medium 5 exploited CVEs ALSA-2021:4381 29 CVEs

Moderate: GNOME security, bug fix, and enhancement update

Published Nov 9, 2021 · Updated Nov 2, 2026

Summary

GNOME is the default desktop environment of AlmaLinux.

The following packages have been upgraded to a later upstream version: gdm (40.0), webkit2gtk3 (2.32.3). (BZ#1909300)

Security Fix(es):

* webkitgtk: Use-after-free in AudioSourceProviderGStreamer leading to arbitrary code execution (CVE-2020-13558)

* LibRaw: Stack buffer overflow in LibRaw::identify_process_dng_fields() in identify.cpp (CVE-2020-24870)

* webkitgtk: Use-after-free leading to arbitrary code execution (CVE-2020-27918)

* webkitgtk: IFrame sandboxing policy violation (CVE-2021-1765)

* webkitgtk: Use-after-free leading to arbitrary code execution (CVE-2021-1788)

* webkitgtk: Type confusion issue leading to arbitrary code execution (CVE-2021-1789)

* webkitgtk: Access to restricted ports on arbitrary servers via port redirection (CVE-2021-1799)

* webkitgtk: IFrame sandboxing policy violation (CVE-2021-1801)

* webkitgtk: Memory corruption issue leading to arbitrary code execution (CVE-2021-1844)

* webkitgtk: Logic issue leading to arbitrary code execution (CVE-2021-1870)

* webkitgtk: Logic issue leading to arbitrary code execution (CVE-2021-1871)

* webkitgtk: Use-after-free in ImageLoader dispatchPendingErrorEvent leading to information leak and possibly code execution (CVE-2021-21775)

* webkitgtk: Use-after-free in WebCore::GraphicsContext leading to information leak and possibly code execution (CVE-2021-21779)

* webkitgtk: Use-after-free in fireEventListeners leading to arbitrary code execution (CVE-2021-21806)

* webkitgtk: Integer overflow leading to arbitrary code execution (CVE-2021-30663)

* webkitgtk: Memory corruption leading to arbitrary code execution (CVE-2021-30665)

* webkitgtk: Logic issue leading to leak of sensitive user information (CVE-2021-30682)

* webkitgtk: Logic issue leading to universal cross site scripting attack (CVE-2021-30689)

* webkitgtk: Logic issue allowing access to restricted ports on arbitrary servers (CVE-2021-30720)

* webkitgtk: Memory corruptions leading to arbitrary code execution (CVE-2021-30734)

* webkitgtk: Cross-origin issue with iframe elements leading to universal cross site scripting attack (CVE-2021-30744)

* webkitgtk: Memory corruptions leading to arbitrary code execution (CVE-2021-30749)

* webkitgtk: Type confusion leading to arbitrary code execution (CVE-2021-30758)

* webkitgtk: Use-after-free leading to arbitrary code execution (CVE-2021-30795)

* webkitgtk: Insufficient checks leading to arbitrary code execution (CVE-2021-30797)

* webkitgtk: Memory corruptions leading to arbitrary code execution (CVE-2021-30799)

* webkitgtk: User may be unable to fully delete browsing history (CVE-2020-29623)

* gnome-autoar: Directory traversal via directory symbolic links pointing outside of the destination directory (CVE-2020-36241)

* gnome-autoar: Directory traversal via directory symbolic links pointing outside of the destination directory (incomplete CVE-2020-36241 fix) (CVE-2021-28650)

For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Additional Changes:

For detailed information on changes in this release, see the AlmaLinux Release Notes linked from the References section.

Fixed packages 57

ReleasePackageFixed in
AlmaLinux · 8 accountsservice 0.6.55-2.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 accountsservice-devel 0.6.55-2.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 accountsservice-libs 0.6.55-2.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gdm 1:40.0-15.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-autoar 0.2.3-2.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-calculator 3.28.2-2.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-classic-session 3.32.1-20.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-control-center 3.28.2-28.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-control-center-filesystem 3.28.2-28.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-online-accounts 3.28.2-3.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-online-accounts-devel 3.28.2-3.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-session 3.28.1-13.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-session-kiosk-session 3.28.1-13.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-session-wayland-session 3.28.1-13.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-session-xsession 3.28.1-13.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-settings-daemon 3.32.0-16.el8.alma
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-shell 3.32.2-40.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-shell-extension-apps-menu 3.32.1-20.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-shell-extension-auto-move-windows 3.32.1-20.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-shell-extension-common 3.32.1-20.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-shell-extension-dash-to-dock 3.32.1-20.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-shell-extension-desktop-icons 3.32.1-20.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-shell-extension-disable-screenshield 3.32.1-20.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-shell-extension-drive-menu 3.32.1-20.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-shell-extension-gesture-inhibitor 3.32.1-20.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-shell-extension-horizontal-workspaces 3.32.1-20.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-shell-extension-launch-new-instance 3.32.1-20.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-shell-extension-native-window-placement 3.32.1-20.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-shell-extension-no-hot-corner 3.32.1-20.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-shell-extension-panel-favorites 3.32.1-20.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-shell-extension-places-menu 3.32.1-20.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-shell-extension-screenshot-window-sizer 3.32.1-20.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-shell-extension-systemMonitor 3.32.1-20.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-shell-extension-top-icons 3.32.1-20.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-shell-extension-updates-dialog 3.32.1-20.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-shell-extension-user-theme 3.32.1-20.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-shell-extension-window-grouper 3.32.1-20.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-shell-extension-window-list 3.32.1-20.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-shell-extension-windowsNavigator 3.32.1-20.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-shell-extension-workspace-indicator 3.32.1-20.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-software 3.36.1-10.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gnome-software-devel 3.36.1-10.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gsettings-desktop-schemas 3.32.0-6.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gsettings-desktop-schemas-devel 3.32.0-6.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gtk-update-icon-cache 3.22.30-8.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gtk3 3.22.30-8.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gtk3-devel 3.22.30-8.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 gtk3-immodule-xim 3.22.30-8.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 LibRaw 0.19.5-3.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 LibRaw-devel 0.19.5-3.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 mutter 3.32.2-60.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 mutter-devel 3.32.2-60.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 vino 3.22.0-11.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 webkit2gtk3 2.32.3-2.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 webkit2gtk3-devel 2.32.3-2.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 webkit2gtk3-jsc 2.32.3-2.el8
AlmaLinux · 8 webkit2gtk3-jsc-devel 2.32.3-2.el8

Vulnerabilities 29

References

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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1651378
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1770302
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1791478
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1813727
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1854679
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1873297
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1873488
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1888404
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1894613
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1897932
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1904139
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1905000
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1909300
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1914925
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1924725
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1925640
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1928794
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1928886
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1935261
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1937416
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1937866
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1938937
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1940026
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1944323
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1944329
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1944333
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1944337
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1944340
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1944343
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1944350
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1944859
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1944862
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1944867
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1949176
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1951086
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1952136
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1955754
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1957705
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    https://bugzilla.redhat.com/1960705