REDHAT-BUG-1664212
First published: Tue Jan 08 2019(Updated: )
polkit has a vulnerability that allows a local attacker to hijack a PID during an authentication attempt by a non-root user and subsequently execute code as the authenticated process. Upstream patch: <a href="https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/polkit/polkit/commit/c898fdf4b1aafaa04f8ada9d73d77c8bb76e2f81">https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/polkit/polkit/commit/c898fdf4b1aafaa04f8ada9d73d77c8bb76e2f81</a> <a href="https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/polkit/polkit/merge_requests/19">https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/polkit/polkit/merge_requests/19</a> <a href="https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=7b55851367136b1efd84d98fea81ba57a98304cf">https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=7b55851367136b1efd84d98fea81ba57a98304cf</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Polkit |
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Reference Links
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/polkit/polkit/commit/c898fdf4b1aafaa04f8ada9d73d77c8bb76e2f81
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/polkit/polkit/merge_requests/19
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=7b55851367136b1efd84d98fea81ba57a98304cf
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1692
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/polkit/polkit/issues/75
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1667777
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0230
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0420
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0832
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2699
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2978
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1664212
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1664212?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1664212 is classified as high due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1664212?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1664212, users should update to the latest patched version of polkit provided by their distribution.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1664212?
Local non-root users on systems running vulnerable versions of polkit are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1664212.
What is the impact of REDHAT-BUG-1664212?
The impact of REDHAT-BUG-1664212 includes the ability for a local attacker to execute arbitrary code as an authenticated process.
When was REDHAT-BUG-1664212 disclosed?
REDHAT-BUG-1664212 was disclosed on August 15, 2019, with an alert regarding its potential exploitation.
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