CVE-2018-19788
UnknownEPSS 11.48%
Last modified
CVE-2018-19788 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A flaw was found in PolicyKit (aka polkit) 0.115 that allows a user with a uid greater than INT_MAX to successfully execute any systemctl command.. EPSS estimates a 11.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in PolicyKit (aka polkit) 0.115 that allows a user with a uid greater than INT_MAX to successfully execute any systemctl command.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Polkit Project | Polkit | 0.115 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.10 |
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/915332Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/polkit/polkit/issues/74Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00021.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3861-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3861-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4350Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/915332Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/polkit/polkit/issues/74Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00021.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3861-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3861-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4350Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-19788?
A flaw was found in PolicyKit (aka polkit) 0.115 that allows a user with a uid greater than INT_MAX to successfully execute any systemctl command.
How severe is CVE-2018-19788?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-19788 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19788?
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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