Vulnerability Description
In ConsoleKit before 0.4.2, an intended security policy restriction bypass was found. This flaw allows an authenticated system user to escalate their privileges by initiating a remote VNC session.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Consolekit Project | Consolekit | < 0.4.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2010-4664Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2010-4664Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-4664Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2010-4664Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2010-4664Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-4664Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4664?
CVE-2010-4664 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In ConsoleKit before 0.4.2, an intended security policy restriction bypass was found. This flaw allows an authenticated system user to escalate their privileges by initiating a remote VNC session.
How severe is CVE-2010-4664?
CVE-2010-4664 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-4664?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Consolekit Project Consolekit, Debian Debian Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux.