USN-8424-1: Ubuntu Kylin Software Center vulnerability
Publication date
11 June 2026
Overview
Ubuntu Kylin Software Center could be made to run programs as an administrator if it received specially crafted input via its D-Bus service.
Releases
Packages
- ubuntu-kylin-software-center - Software maintenance management tools
Details
It was discovered that Ubuntu Kylin Software Center incorrectly
handled user-supplied input in its D-Bus service. A local attacker
could possibly use this issue to gain administrative privileges.
It was discovered that Ubuntu Kylin Software Center incorrectly
handled user-supplied input in its D-Bus service. A local attacker
could possibly use this issue to gain administrative privileges.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.04 LTS resolute | ubuntu-kylin-software-center – 4.5.77.1ubuntu0.1 | ||
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