CVE-2012-5617
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.38%
Last modified
CVE-2012-5617 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. gksu-polkit: permissive PolicyKit policy configuration file allows privilege escalation. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
gksu-polkit: permissive PolicyKit policy configuration file allows privilege escalation
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gksu-Polkit Project | Gksu-Polkit | All versions |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 18 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 19 |
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-March/099739.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/12/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56918Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-5617Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-March/099739.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/12/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56918Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-5617Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-5617?
gksu-polkit: permissive PolicyKit policy configuration file allows privilege escalation
How severe is CVE-2012-5617?
CVE-2012-5617 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5617?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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