CVE-2013-1062: ubuntu-system-service 0.2.4 before 0.2.4.1.

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-1062 is a local access-control bypass in ubuntu-system-service. A local user could exploit a race in how D-Bus and polkit identify the requesting process, potentially bypassing intended restrictions. The sources do not show remote exposure or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to Ubuntu systems carrying vulnerable ubuntu-system-service package versions. The CVE source does not identify network-facing exposure, non-Ubuntu products, or broader affected package families. Treat this as a maintenance-priority local privilege boundary issue, not an internet-scale emergency. Remediate during normal security patch cycles, with faster handling for shared systems or environments where local user compromise is plausible. Mitigation focus: Apply the Ubuntu updates associated with USN-1962-1.; Ensure ubuntu-system-service is at 0.2.4.1, 0.2.3.1, 0.2.2.1, or later as applicable.; Check current vendor guidance for supported Ubuntu releases..

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Jun 14, 2026, 15:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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