RHSA-2021:2237: 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.Security Fix(es): polkit: local privilege escalation using polkitsystembusnamegetcredssync() (CVE-2021-3560) 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-2021:2237?
The severity of RHSA-2021:2237 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:2237?
To fix RHSA-2021:2237, you should update to the fixed version 0.115-11.el8_2.1 of the polkit packages.
What systems are affected by RHSA-2021:2237?
RHSA-2021:2237 affects the polkit packages across multiple architectures, including x86_64 and ppc64le.
What type of vulnerability is addressed in RHSA-2021:2237?
RHSA-2021:2237 addresses a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the polkit component.
Is there a specific version of polkit I should upgrade to regarding RHSA-2021:2237?
Yes, you should upgrade to version 0.115-11.el8_2.1 or later to address the vulnerability described in RHSA-2021:2237.