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CVE-2018-19788

UnknownEPSS 11.48%

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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

EPSS Probability
11.48%

95.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Polkit ProjectPolkit0.115
DebianDebian Linux8.0
DebianDebian Linux9.0
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux16.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux18.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux18.10

References

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-19788?

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Source: NVD / NIST