RHSA-2022:0271: 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-2022:0271?
The severity of RHSA-2022:0271 is classified as critical due to a local privilege escalation vulnerability in polkit.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:0271?
To fix RHSA-2022:0271, upgrade the polkit package to version 0.112-18.el7_6.3 or later.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2022:0271?
RHSA-2022:0271 affects systems running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 that utilize the polkit component.
What components are involved in RHSA-2022:0271?
The components involved in RHSA-2022:0271 include polkit, polkit-debuginfo, and polkit-devel packages.
What is polkit in the context of RHSA-2022:0271?
Polkit is a software component that provides a uniform method for controlling system-wide privileges in Linux.