PT-2013-1180 · None+4 · Polkit+4
Sebastian Krahmer
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Published
2013-09-19
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Updated
2024-06-15
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CVE-2013-4288
CVSS v2.0
7.2
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
polkit versions 0.96
hplip versions prior to 3.14.1
Description
The issue allows local users to bypass intended restrictions and gain privileges by starting a setuid or pkexec process before the authorization check is performed, related to the polkit unix process new API function, the dbus API, or the --process (unix-process) option for authorization to pkcheck. This can lead to a violation of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information. The exploitation of the issue can be carried out locally.
Recommendations
For polkit version 0.96, consider disabling the
polkit unix process new function until a patch is available.
For hplip versions prior to 3.14.1, update to version 3.14.1 or later to resolve the issue.
As a temporary workaround, restrict access to the pkcheck authorization process to minimize the risk of exploitation.Fix
Race Condition
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Centos
Red Hat
Hplip
Polkit