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CVE-2021-3560 in polkit auth system service affects most of Linux distros
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2021-3560 | Incorrect Authorization in Red Hat Polkit Allows Local Privilege Escalation | 7.8 | 24% | KEVPoC | KEV |
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2 min read at securityaffairs.com
An authentication bypass flaw in the polkit auth system service used on most Linux distros can allow to get a root shell. An authentication bypass vulnerability in the polkit auth system service, tracked as CVE-2021-3560 , which is used on most Linux distros can allow an unprivileged attacker to get a root shell. “A flaw was found in polkit.
By @securityaffairs · securityaffairs.com
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