CVE-2018-1106

PackageKit: authentication bypass allows to install signed packages without administrator privileges

Published Apr 23, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An authentication bypass flaw has been found in PackageKit before 1.1.10 that allows users without administrator privileges to install signed packages. A local attacker can use this vulnerability to install vulnerable packages to further compromise a system.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4207-1 packagekit security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-11753 An authentication bypass flaw has been found in PackageKit before 1.1.10 that allows users without administrator privileges to install signed packages. A local attacker can use this vulnerability to install vulnerable packages to further compromise a system.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3634-1 PackageKit vulnerability
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