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The link to homepage of a root application should not launch a root browser session

Asked by Mtt.Castelli

 The link to homepage (in Info or About menu) of a root application (such as GParted) should not launch a root browser session. This could be a security issue. Don't you think so?

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

Report a bug if you suspect one

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Mtt.Castelli (mtt.castelli) said : 		#2

No, 'cause it is not a bug or an unwanted behaviour: by one side it's normal for a root app to launch a root browser instance. But by the other side it is still an unsafe and potentially dangerous behaviour.

And also maybe I'm just asking a stupid question.

regards.

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hexafraction (rarkenin) said : 		#3

I'll make a blueprint...

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hexafraction (rarkenin) said : 		#4

How's this?
https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/browser-remove-root-elevation

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Mtt.Castelli (mtt.castelli) said : 		#5

It's exactly what I meant.

So I'm going to close this by checking 'This Solved My Problem' button, now that a blueprint is opened.
Thank you, Robert.