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- RHSA-2022:0269
RHSA-2022:0269: Important: polkit security update
First published: Tue Jan 25 2022(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 in pkexec due to incorrect handling of argument vector (CVE-2021-4034)</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 | <0.96-11.el6_10.2 | 0.96-11.el6_10.2 |
| redhat/polkit | <0.96-11.el6_10.2 | 0.96-11.el6_10.2 |
| redhat/polkit-debuginfo | <0.96-11.el6_10.2 | 0.96-11.el6_10.2 |
| redhat/polkit-debuginfo | <0.96-11.el6_10.2 | 0.96-11.el6_10.2 |
| redhat/polkit-desktop-policy | <0.96-11.el6_10.2 | 0.96-11.el6_10.2 |
| redhat/polkit-devel | <0.96-11.el6_10.2 | 0.96-11.el6_10.2 |
| redhat/polkit-devel | <0.96-11.el6_10.2 | 0.96-11.el6_10.2 |
| redhat/polkit-docs | <0.96-11.el6_10.2 | 0.96-11.el6_10.2 |
| redhat/polkit-docs | <0.96-11.el6_10.2 | 0.96-11.el6_10.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:0269?
The severity of RHSA-2022:0269 is classified as important due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:0269?
To fix RHSA-2022:0269, update the polkit packages to version 0.96-11.el6_10.2 or later.
What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2022:0269 address?
RHSA-2022:0269 addresses a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the pkexec component of the polkit package.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2022:0269?
RHSA-2022:0269 affects systems running polkit versions prior to 0.96-11.el6_10.2.
What is the recommended action for RHSA-2022:0269?
It is recommended to apply the update provided by RHSA-2022:0269 to mitigate the vulnerability.
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