Security readout for executives and security teams
PolicyKit 0.7 and earlier had a flaw in its grant helper password handling. A maliciously crafted password string could crash the helper and may allow code execution. This matters most for legacy Linux systems still carrying the affected PolicyKit version. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems running PolicyKit 0.7 or earlier, especially distributions that shipped PolicyKit before the April 2008 vendor updates. Modern systems should verify package lineage rather than assume exposure. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item with high technical impact but no confirmed active exploitation in the supplied sources. Prioritize systems that are unsupported, internet-administered, or used for privileged operations. Mitigation focus: Identify any systems running PolicyKit 0.7 or earlier.; Apply vendor updates referenced by distribution advisories.; Review Fedora and Mandriva advisory guidance for package-specific fixes..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/policykit/+bug/205037CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- policykit-granthelper-format-string(41877)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- FEDORA-2008-2987CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
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