CVE-2012-5617
First published: Mon Nov 25 2019(Updated: )
gksu-polkit: permissive PolicyKit policy configuration file allows privilege escalation
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/gksu-polkit | ||
| gksu-polkit | ||
| Fedora | =18 | |
| Fedora | =19 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-August/113182.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-August/113218.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-March/099739.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/12/8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56918
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5617
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-5617
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/12/8
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5617?
CVE-2012-5617 has been identified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5617?
To fix CVE-2012-5617, update the gksu-polkit package to the latest version provided by your distribution.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-5617?
CVE-2012-5617 affects the gksu-polkit package on Debian and Fedora systems, particularly versions 18 and 19.
What is the exploit method for CVE-2012-5617?
CVE-2012-5617 exploits a permissive PolicyKit policy configuration that allows unauthorized privilege escalation.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-5617?
A potential workaround for CVE-2012-5617 is to modify the PolicyKit configuration to enforce stricter permissions until an update can be applied.
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