CVE-2018-1106
UnknownEPSS 0.39%
Last modified
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
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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1106?
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.
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.
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