Data Exposure in Budgie Extras Clockworks Applet by Ubuntu

CVE-2023-49342

What is CVE-2023-49342?

The Budgie Extras Clockworks applet in Ubuntu may allow unauthorized views or manipulation of temporary data passed between application components. This data, stored in a publicly accessible location, can be exploited by local attackers. By pre-manipulating the data file, malicious users could present misleading information or deny legitimate users access to the applet and its controls, posing risks to user experience and system integrity.

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