Vulnerability in PackageKit Affects Various RPM-Based Systems
CVE-2011-2515

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Packagekit

Status
Packagekit
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 November 2019

What is CVE-2011-2515?

The PackageKit version 0.6.17 contains a critical vulnerability that permits the installation of unsigned RPM packages as if they are signed. This flaw could enable users to unintentionally install untrusted packages, potentially allowing the execution of arbitrary code. Organizations utilizing this version should take immediate steps to mitigate risks associated with unauthorized package installations and security breaches.

Affected Version(s)

packagekit 0.6.15

packagekit 0.6.17

References

https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2515
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-2515
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https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-2515
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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