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Posted on 30 November 2025
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Debian Security Advisory DSA-6066-1 security@debian.org
https://www.debian.org/security/ Moritz Muehlenhoff
November 30, 2025 https://www.debian.org/security/faq
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Package : gnome-shell-extension-gsconnect
CVE ID : CVE-2025-66270
It was discovered that missing validation of the device ID during
handshakes in KDE Connect, a tool to integrate smart phones to a
desktop, could allow an attacker to impersonate another device.
The oldstable distribution (bookworm) is not affected.
For the stable distribution (trixie), this problem has been fixed in
version 62-1+deb13u1.
We recommend that you upgrade your gnome-shell-extension-gsconnect packages.
For the detailed security status of gnome-shell-extension-gsconnect please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/gnome-shell-extension-gsconnect
Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/
Mailing list: debian-security-announce@lists.debian.org
