PolicyKit Enforcement Flaw in GNOME NetworkManager by Red Hat
CVE-2011-2176

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor: Gnome
Status: Networkmanager
Vendor: CVE Published:; 2 September 2011

What is CVE-2011-2176?

The GNOME NetworkManager prior to version 0.8.6 is susceptible to a PolicyKit enforcement flaw, which allows local users to circumvent restrictions on wireless network sharing. This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of the auth_admin element, permitting unauthorized elevation of user privileges under certain unspecified conditions, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive network configurations and user data.

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