Ubuntu ubuntu-system-service polkit Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:62502

Info

Ubuntu ubuntu-system-service polkit Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 62502
Class: Race Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2013-1062
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Sep 18 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Sep 18 2013 12:00AM
Credit: Ubuntu
Vulnerable: Ubuntu ubuntu-system-service 0
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 13.04
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS amd64
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Ubuntu ubuntu-system-service polkit Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Ubuntu ubuntu-system-service is prone to a local security-bypass vulnerability.

Local attackers can exploit this issue to bypass certain security restrictions and gain elevated privileges.

Exploit / POC

Ubuntu ubuntu-system-service polkit Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Ubuntu ubuntu-system-service polkit Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

Ubuntu ubuntu-system-service polkit Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

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