CVE-2018-1106

Name: CVE-2018-1106
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-23T20:29:14.347+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1106 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An authentication bypass flaw has been found in PackageKit before 1.1.10 that allows users without administrator privileges to install signed packages. A local attacker can use this vulnerability to install vulnerable packages to further compromise a system.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An authentication bypass flaw has been found in PackageKit before 1.1.10 that allows users without administrator privileges to install signed packages. A local attacker can use this vulnerability to install vulnerable packages to further compromise a system.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.39%

31.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Packagekit Project	Packagekit	< 1.1.10
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	7.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.5
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Tus	7.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	7.0
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	17.10
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/04/23/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1224Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1565992Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3634-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4207Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/04/23/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1224Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1565992Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3634-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4207Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 23, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1106?

How severe is CVE-2018-1106?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1106 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1106?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-1106?

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Source: NVD / NIST