RHSA-2022:0268: 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-2022:0268?
The severity of RHSA-2022:0268 is classified as important due to the local privilege escalation vulnerability in polkit's pkexec functionality.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:0268?
To fix RHSA-2022:0268, you should update the affected polkit packages to version 0.115-9.el8_1.2 or later.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2022:0268?
RHSA-2022:0268 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 systems with vulnerable versions of the polkit package.
What packages are impacted by RHSA-2022:0268?
The impacted packages in RHSA-2022:0268 include polkit, polkit-devel, polkit-libs, alongside their associated debug and documentation packages.
Is a reboot required after applying the fix for RHSA-2022:0268?
A reboot may not be necessary, but it is recommended to restart any services that rely on polkit after applying the update.