PackageKit API pk-transaction.c g_file_test improper authorization
33Vexday Risk Score
No sign of exploitation. It has a public proof of concept.
ssvc Attendcvss 5.3epss 0.2%
exploitation probability
0.2%top 87% of all CVEs
observed exploitation
nono source reports it
1 public exploit(s)
A vulnerability has been found in PackageKit up to 1.3.5. Affected is the function g_file_test of the file src/pk-transaction.c of the component API. Such manipulation of the argument frontend-socket leads to improper authorization. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
Affected products
n/a · PackageKitpublic PoCs found — 1
cve_referencegithub.com/PackageKit/PackageKit/issues/969unverified⚠ Public resources, to assess the exposure of systems you control or are authorized to test. Test only with authorization.