RHSA-2018:1224: Moderate: PackageKit security update

Published Apr 24, 2018
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Updated

PackageKit is a D-Bus abstraction layer that allows the session user to manage packages in a secure way using a cross-distribution, cross-architecture API.Security Fix(es): PackageKit: authentication bypass allows to install signed packages without administrator privileges (CVE-2018-1106) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.Red Hat would like to thank Matthias Gerstner (SUSE) for reporting this issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
PackageKit PackageKit

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Event History

Apr 9, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·07:15 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2018:1224?

The severity of RHSA-2018:1224 is classified as moderate.

2

What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2018:1224 address?

RHSA-2018:1224 addresses an authentication bypass vulnerability in PackageKit that allows installation of signed packages without administrator privileges.

3

How do I fix RHSA-2018:1224?

To fix RHSA-2018:1224, update the PackageKit package to the latest version provided by your distribution.

4

What is PackageKit in the context of RHSA-2018:1224?

PackageKit is a D-Bus abstraction layer that allows users to manage software packages securely across different distributions.

5

Who is affected by RHSA-2018:1224?

Any user or system utilizing the vulnerable versions of PackageKit is at risk from the issues detailed in RHSA-2018:1224.

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