REDHAT-BUG-2025869: High severity polkit vulnerability
A Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability (from any user to root) was found in polkit's pkexec, a SUID-root program that is installed by default on every major Linux distribution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2025869?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2025869 is considered high due to its potential for local privilege escalation from any user to root.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2025869?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2025869, update the polkit package to the latest version provided by your Linux distribution's repositories.
Which systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2025869?
All major Linux distributions that include the polkit's pkexec application are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2025869.
What kind of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-2025869?
REDHAT-BUG-2025869 is a Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability affecting the pkexec component of polkit.
What is polkit's pkexec and its role in REDHAT-BUG-2025869?
Polkit's pkexec is a SUID-root program that allows users to execute commands as another user, and it is the component exploited in REDHAT-BUG-2025869.