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- RHSA-2021:2236
RHSA-2021:2236: Important: polkit security update
First published: Thu Jun 03 2021(Updated: )
The polkit packages provide a component for controlling system-wide privileges. This component provides a uniform and organized way for non-privileged processes to communicate with privileged ones.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> polkit: local privilege escalation using polkit_system_bus_name_get_creds_sync() (CVE-2021-3560)</li> For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/polkit | <0.115-9.el8_1.1 | 0.115-9.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/polkit | <0.115-9.el8_1.1 | 0.115-9.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/polkit-debuginfo | <0.115-9.el8_1.1 | 0.115-9.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/polkit-debuginfo | <0.115-9.el8_1.1 | 0.115-9.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/polkit-debugsource | <0.115-9.el8_1.1 | 0.115-9.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/polkit-debugsource | <0.115-9.el8_1.1 | 0.115-9.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/polkit-devel | <0.115-9.el8_1.1 | 0.115-9.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/polkit-devel | <0.115-9.el8_1.1 | 0.115-9.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/polkit-docs | <0.115-9.el8_1.1 | 0.115-9.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/polkit-libs | <0.115-9.el8_1.1 | 0.115-9.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/polkit-libs | <0.115-9.el8_1.1 | 0.115-9.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/polkit-libs-debuginfo | <0.115-9.el8_1.1 | 0.115-9.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/polkit-libs-debuginfo | <0.115-9.el8_1.1 | 0.115-9.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/polkit | <0.115-9.el8_1.1 | 0.115-9.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/polkit-debuginfo | <0.115-9.el8_1.1 | 0.115-9.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/polkit-debugsource | <0.115-9.el8_1.1 | 0.115-9.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/polkit-devel | <0.115-9.el8_1.1 | 0.115-9.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/polkit-libs | <0.115-9.el8_1.1 | 0.115-9.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/polkit-libs-debuginfo | <0.115-9.el8_1.1 | 0.115-9.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/polkit | <0.115-9.el8_1.1.aa | 0.115-9.el8_1.1.aa |
| redhat/polkit-debuginfo | <0.115-9.el8_1.1.aa | 0.115-9.el8_1.1.aa |
| redhat/polkit-debugsource | <0.115-9.el8_1.1.aa | 0.115-9.el8_1.1.aa |
| redhat/polkit-devel | <0.115-9.el8_1.1.aa | 0.115-9.el8_1.1.aa |
| redhat/polkit-libs | <0.115-9.el8_1.1.aa | 0.115-9.el8_1.1.aa |
| redhat/polkit-libs-debuginfo | <0.115-9.el8_1.1.aa | 0.115-9.el8_1.1.aa |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2021:2236?
The severity of RHSA-2021:2236 is classified as important due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:2236?
To fix RHSA-2021:2236, update the polkit package to version 0.115-9.el8_1.1 or later.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2021:2236?
The affected packages include polkit, polkit-debuginfo, polkit-debugsource, polkit-devel, and polkit-libs among others.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2021:2236 address?
RHSA-2021:2236 addresses a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the polkit component.
Is there a way to verify if RHSA-2021:2236 is applied?
You can verify if the patch for RHSA-2021:2236 is applied by checking the version of the installed polkit package on your system.
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