# CVE-2023-5616: gnome-control-center: In Ubuntu, gnome-control-center did not properly reflect SSH remote loginstatus when the system was configured to use...

CVE-2023-5616 is fixed in 3 products on 1 platform, first by gnome-control-center 1:3.36.5-0ubuntu4.1, released December 12, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-5616
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0023
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Dec 12, 2023

## Description

In Ubuntu, gnome-control-center did not properly reflect SSH remote loginstatus when the system was configured to use systemd socket activation foropenssh-server. This could unknowingly leave the local machine exposed toremote SSH access contrary to expectation of the user.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | gnome-control-center Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1:3.36.5-0ubuntu4.1 | [gnome-control-center 1:3.36.5-0ubuntu4.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-gnome-control-center-1-3.36.5-0ubuntu4.1.md) | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Linux | gnome-control-center Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 1:41.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.8 | [gnome-control-center 1:41.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.8](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-gnome-control-center-1-41.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.8.md) | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Linux | gnome-control-center Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 1:45.0-1ubuntu4 | [gnome-control-center 1:45.0-1ubuntu4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-gnome-control-center-1-45.0-1ubuntu4.md) | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Linux | gnome-control-center Ubuntu 24.10 (oracular) | 1:45.0-1ubuntu4 | [gnome-control-center 1:45.0-1ubuntu4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-oracular-gnome-control-center-1-45.0-1ubuntu4.md) | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Linux | gnome-control-center Ubuntu 25.04 (plucky) | 1:45.0-1ubuntu4 | [gnome-control-center 1:45.0-1ubuntu4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-plucky-gnome-control-center-1-45.0-1ubuntu4.md) | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Linux | gnome-control-center-data Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1:3.36.5-0ubuntu4.1 | [gnome-control-center-data 1:3.36.5-0ubuntu4.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-gnome-control-center-data-1-3.36.5-0ubuntu4.1.md) | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Linux | gnome-control-center-data Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 1:41.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.8 | [gnome-control-center-data 1:41.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.8](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-gnome-control-center-data-1-41.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.8.md) | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Linux | gnome-control-center-data Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 1:45.0-1ubuntu4 | [gnome-control-center-data 1:45.0-1ubuntu4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-gnome-control-center-data-1-45.0-1ubuntu4.md) | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Linux | gnome-control-center-data Ubuntu 24.10 (oracular) | 1:45.0-1ubuntu4 | [gnome-control-center-data 1:45.0-1ubuntu4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-oracular-gnome-control-center-data-1-45.0-1ubuntu4.md) | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Linux | gnome-control-center-data Ubuntu 25.04 (plucky) | 1:45.0-1ubuntu4 | [gnome-control-center-data 1:45.0-1ubuntu4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-plucky-gnome-control-center-data-1-45.0-1ubuntu4.md) | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Linux | gnome-control-center-faces Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1:3.36.5-0ubuntu4.1 | [gnome-control-center-faces 1:3.36.5-0ubuntu4.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-gnome-control-center-faces-1-3.36.5-0ubuntu4.1.md) | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Linux | gnome-control-center-faces Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 1:41.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.8 | [gnome-control-center-faces 1:41.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.8](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-gnome-control-center-faces-1-41.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.8.md) | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Linux | gnome-control-center-faces Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 1:45.0-1ubuntu4 | [gnome-control-center-faces 1:45.0-1ubuntu4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-gnome-control-center-faces-1-45.0-1ubuntu4.md) | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Linux | gnome-control-center-faces Ubuntu 24.10 (oracular) | 1:45.0-1ubuntu4 | [gnome-control-center-faces 1:45.0-1ubuntu4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-oracular-gnome-control-center-faces-1-45.0-1ubuntu4.md) | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Linux | gnome-control-center-faces Ubuntu 25.04 (plucky) | 1:45.0-1ubuntu4 | [gnome-control-center-faces 1:45.0-1ubuntu4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-plucky-gnome-control-center-faces-1-45.0-1ubuntu4.md) | Jan 16, 2026 |

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