CVE-2011-1485:CVE-2011-1485 describes a race condition in the pkexec utility and polkitd daemon in PolicyKit (aka polkit) 0.96, allowing local users to gain privileges by executing a setuid program from pkexec.

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The vulnerability in PolicyKit (polkit) 0.96 is due to a race condition that enables local users to escalate their privileges by executing a setuid program from pkexec. This occurs because the effective user ID is used instead of the real user ID, leading to unauthorized privilege escalation.

Overview

This vulnerability allows local users to exploit a race condition in PolicyKit to gain elevated privileges on the system. By executing a setuid program through pkexec, attackers can bypass security measures and perform unauthorized actions with escalated privileges.

Remediation

To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to update PolicyKit to a version that addresses the race condition issue. It is recommended to apply the patches provided by the vendor to prevent local users from exploiting this vulnerability and gaining unauthorized privileges on the system.

References

  1. Red Hat Security Advisory RHSA-2011:0455 - http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0455.html
  2. Debian Security Advisory DSA-2319 - http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2319
  3. SecurityReason Advisory 8424 - http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8424
  4. Ubuntu Security Notice USN-1117-1 - http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1117-1
  5. Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA-201204-06 - http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201204-06.xml
  6. Secunia Advisory 48817 - http://secunia.com/advisories/48817
  7. Mandriva Security Advisory MDVSA-2011:086 - http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:086

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  1. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  2. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  3. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  4. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  5. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  6. Construction
    Construction
  7. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  8. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  9. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  10. Information
    Information
  11. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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