Debian Linux
CVE-2018-1116
MEDIUM
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AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
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1DescriptionNVD
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.
AnalysisAI
A flaw was found in polkit before version 0.116. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.4), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-285. 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 products include: Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Polkit Project Polkit. Version information: version 0.116..
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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