CVE-2018-1116

polkit: Improper authorization in polkit_backend_interactive_authority_check_authorization function in polkitd

Published Jul 10, 2018 CVSS 3.1 · 4.4 Medium EPSS 1.2% KEV · Not listed
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.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1448-1 policykit-1 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-11760 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3717-1 PolicyKit vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3717-2 PolicyKit vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 3:51 AM
Reserved
Dec 4, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 10, 2018, 7:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:50 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jul 10, 2018, 12:00 AM