Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-1106
An authentication bypass flaw has been found in PackageKit before 1.1.10 that allows users without administrator privileges to install signed packages. A local attacker can use this vulnerability to install vulnerable packages to further compromise a system.
Vulnerability category: BypassGain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2018-1106
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:17.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:packagekit_project:packagekit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-1106
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-1106
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.1
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
3.9
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
5.5
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
1.8
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-1106
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When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- secalert@redhat.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2018-1106
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3634-1/
USN-3634-1: PackageKit vulnerability | Ubuntu security noticesThird Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1565992
1565992 – (CVE-2018-1106) CVE-2018-1106 PackageKit: authentication bypass allows to install signed packages without administrator privilegesIssue Tracking;Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1224
RHSA-2018:1224 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4207
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-4207-1 packagekitThird Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/04/23/3
oss-security - Multiple local root vulnerabilities involving PackageKit CVE-2018-1106Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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