CVE-2018-1116
4.4
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 2.5
Source: NVD
Description
A flaw was found in polkit before version 0.116. The implementation of the polkit_backend_interactive_authority_check_authorization function in polkitd allows to test for authentication and trigger authentication of unrelated processes owned by other users. This may result in a local DoS and information disclosure.
Affected (3)
Configuration A
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Version 8.0 |
Configuration B
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Version 12.04 |
Configuration C
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Before 0.115 |
Related CWEs
CWE-285
Improper Authorization
The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
CWE-862
Missing Authorization
The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
References (10)
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Issue TrackingPatch
Source: secalert@redhat.com
PatchThird Party Advisory
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue TrackingPatch
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
PatchThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
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