Packages
- policykit-1 - framework for managing administrative policies and privileges
Details
It was discovered that the PolicyKit pkexec tool incorrectly handled
command-line arguments. A local attacker could use this issue to escalate
privileges to an administrator.
It was discovered that the PolicyKit pkexec tool incorrectly handled
command-line arguments. A local attacker could use this issue to escalate
privileges to an administrator.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 21.10 impish | policykit-1 – 0.105-31ubuntu0.1 | ||
| 20.04 LTS focal | policykit-1 – 0.105-26ubuntu1.2 | ||
| 18.04 LTS bionic | policykit-1 – 0.105-20ubuntu0.18.04.6 | ||
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