CVE-2018-1116: High severity IBM Data Risk Manager vulnerability
A flaw was found in polkit before version 0.116. The implementation of the polkitbackendinteractiveauthoritycheckauthorization 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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polkit is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a flaw in the implementation of the polkitbackendinteractiveauthoritycheckauthorization function in polkitd. By sending a specially-crafted request, a local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service or obtain sensitive information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this flaw in polkit?
The vulnerability ID for this flaw in polkit is CVE-2018-1116.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2018-1116?
CVE-2018-1116 has a severity rating of 7.7 (high).
What is the affected software for CVE-2018-1116?
The affected software for CVE-2018-1116 includes policykit-1 versions 0.105-21, 0.105-4ubuntu3.14.04.2, 0.105-14.1ubuntu0.1, 0.105-18ubuntu0.1, 0.105-20ubuntu0.18.04.1, and IBM Data Risk Manager versions up to 2.0.6.
How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2018-1116?
A local attacker can exploit CVE-2018-1116 by sending a specially-crafted request to the polkitd service, causing a denial of service or obtaining sensitive information.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-1116?
Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2018-1116. Please refer to the provided references for more information.