CVE-2018-1106

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.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory redhat.com
Affected: Red Hat, Inc. PackageKit
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3634-1/ third party advisory vendor advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4207 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/04/23/3 third party advisory mailing list
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1224 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1565992 issue tracking third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1106?
CVE-2018-1106 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1106?
To fix CVE-2018-1106, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-1106 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1106 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-1106?
CVE-2018-1106 affects Red Hat, Inc. PackageKit.
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