RHSA-2022:0265: Important: polkit security update
The polkit packages provide a component for controlling system-wide privileges. This component provides a uniform and organized way for non-privileged processes to communicate with privileged ones.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> polkit: Local privilege escalation in pkexec due to incorrect handling of argument vector (CVE-2021-4034)</li> For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:0265?
The severity of RHSA-2022:0265 is rated as critical due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:0265?
To fix RHSA-2022:0265, you should update the polkit package to version 0.115-11.el8_2.2 or later.
What systems are affected by RHSA-2022:0265?
RHSA-2022:0265 affects systems running specific versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux that use the polkit component.
What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2022:0265 address?
RHSA-2022:0265 addresses a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the pkexec component of polkit.
Do I need to restart my system after applying the patch for RHSA-2022:0265?
It is recommended to restart your system to ensure that all components using polkit are updated after applying the patch for RHSA-2022:0265.