Format String Vulnerability in PolicyKit Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2008-1658
Currently unrated
What is CVE-2008-1658?
The format string vulnerability in PolicyKit's grant helper (polkit-grant-helper.c) allows attackers to exploit improperly handled format strings in password inputs. This could result in a denial of service, causing the application to crash, and may potentially allow the execution of arbitrary code. Various distributions like Ubuntu, Mandriva, and Fedora have provided advisories regarding this vulnerability, urging users to update their systems to mitigate the risks associated with this issue.