CVE-2022-0987

Description

A flaw was found in PackageKit in the way some of the methods exposed by the Transaction interface examines files. This issue allows a local user to measure the time the methods take to execute and know whether a file owned by root or other users exists.

Category

3.3
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory redhat.com
Affected: n/a PackageKit
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2064315 issue tracking third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0987?
CVE-2022-0987 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0987?
To fix CVE-2022-0987, 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-2022-0987 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-0987 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-2022-0987?
CVE-2022-0987 affects n/a PackageKit.
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