Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in PackageKit by Red Hat
CVE-2018-1106

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Red Hat
Status
Packagekit
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 April 2018

Summary

An authentication bypass vulnerability in PackageKit allows local users to install signed packages without requiring administrator privileges. This flaw can be exploited by an attacker to install modified packages, potentially leading to further system compromises. Security measures should be taken to ensure that only authorized personnel can perform such installations.

Affected Version(s)

PackageKit before 1.1.10

References

https://usn.ubuntu.com/3634-1/
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https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4207
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/04/23/3
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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