Vulnerability Description
PolicyKit 0.103 sets the AdminIdentities to "wheel" by default, which allows local users in the wheel group to gain root privileges without authentication.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Biebl | Policykit | 0.103 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://cgit.freedesktop.org/PolicyKit/commit/?id=763faf434b445c20ae9529100d3ef52
- http://patch-tracker.debian.org/patch/series/view/policykit-1/0.104-2/05_revert-
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48817
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201204-06.xml
- http://www.mail-archive.com/polkit-devel%40lists.freedesktop.org/msg00327.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/28/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/28/2
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=401513
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/policykit-1/0.103-1
- http://cgit.freedesktop.org/PolicyKit/commit/?id=763faf434b445c20ae9529100d3ef52
- http://patch-tracker.debian.org/patch/series/view/policykit-1/0.104-2/05_revert-
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48817
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201204-06.xml
- http://www.mail-archive.com/polkit-devel%40lists.freedesktop.org/msg00327.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/28/1
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4945?
CVE-2011-4945 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). PolicyKit 0.103 sets the AdminIdentities to "wheel" by default, which allows local users in the wheel group to gain root privileges without authentication.
How severe is CVE-2011-4945?
CVE-2011-4945 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-4945?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Michael Biebl Policykit.