RHSA-2021:2236: Important: polkit security update
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 polkitsystembusnamegetcredssync() (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.
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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.