CVE-2018-8885

Name: CVE-2018-8885
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-28T20:29:00.397+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8885 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. screenresolution-mechanism in screen-resolution-extra 0.17.2 does not properly use the PolicyKit D-Bus API, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging a race condition via a setuid or pkexec process that is mishandled in a PolicyKitService._check_permission call.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

screenresolution-mechanism in screen-resolution-extra 0.17.2 does not properly use the PolicyKit D-Bus API, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging a race condition via a setuid or pkexec process that is mishandled in a PolicyKitService._check_permission call.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Canonical	Screen-Resolution-Extra	0.17.2
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	17.10

References

https://usn.ubuntu.com/3607-1/Vendor Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3607-1/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 28, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8885?

How severe is CVE-2018-8885?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8885 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8885?

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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Source: NVD / NIST