RHSA-2021:2238: 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-2021:2238?
The severity of RHSA-2021:2238 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:2238?
To fix RHSA-2021:2238, update the polkit packages to version 0.115-11.el8_4.1 or higher.
What systems are affected by RHSA-2021:2238?
RHSA-2021:2238 affects systems running specific versions of the polkit package in Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
What is polkit in relation to RHSA-2021:2238?
Polkit is a framework for managing system-wide privileges that allows non-privileged processes to communicate with privileged ones.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2021:2238?
A workaround for RHSA-2021:2238 is not provided, so applying the recommended update is necessary.