CVE-2018-1106
First published: Wed Apr 11 2018(Updated: )
An authentication bypass flaw has been found in PackageKit before 1.1.10 that allows users without administrator privileges to install signed packages. A local attacker can use this vulnerability to install vulnerable packages to further compromise a system.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/PackageKit | <1.1.10 | 1.1.10 |
| debian/packagekit | 1.2.2-2 1.2.6-5 1.3.0-1 | |
| Ubuntu Packagekit | <1.1.10 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.5 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =7.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =17.10 | |
| Debian Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-1106
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-1106
- https://github.com/hughsie/PackageKit/commit/7e8a7905ea9abbd1f384f05f36a4458682cd4697
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=896703
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/04/23/3
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1224
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1565992
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3634-1/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4207
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-1106
- https://github.com/hughsie/PackageKit/commit/f176976e24e8c17b80eff222572275517c16bdad
- https://access.redhat.com/articles/1298913
- https://www.alertlogic.com/blog/dont-let-the-grinch-steal-christmas/
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/04/23/3
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1106
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-1106
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1106?
CVE-2018-1106 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized users to install packages.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1106?
To mitigate CVE-2018-1106, upgrade PackageKit to version 1.1.10 or newer on Red Hat systems or ensure you are using the needed fixed versions on Debian-based systems.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-1106?
CVE-2018-1106 affects PackageKit versions prior to 1.1.10 and includes specific older versions on Debian and Ubuntu systems.
Can CVE-2018-1106 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-1106 requires local access to the system to be exploited, so it is not remotely exploitable.
What systems are impacted by CVE-2018-1106?
CVE-2018-1106 impacts systems running affected versions of PackageKit, including various Red Hat and Debian distributions.
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