RHSA-2022:0267: 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.Security Fix(es): polkit: Local privilege escalation in pkexec due to incorrect handling of argument vector (CVE-2021-4034) 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-2022:0267?
The severity of RHSA-2022:0267 is classified as high due to local privilege escalation vulnerabilities in the polkit package.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:0267?
To fix RHSA-2022:0267, update the polkit package to version 0.115-13.el8_5.1 or later.
Which versions of polkit are affected by RHSA-2022:0267?
RHSA-2022:0267 affects polkit versions earlier than 0.115-13.el8_5.1.
What impacts can RHSA-2022:0267 have on my system?
RHSA-2022:0267 can allow unauthorized users to escalate privileges, potentially leading to system compromise.
Is there any specific software impacted by RHSA-2022:0267?
The software impacted by RHSA-2022:0267 includes the polkit, polkit-debuginfo, and polkit-devel packages.