Security readout for executives and security teams
PackageKit before 1.1.10 had an authentication bypass that could let a non-admin local user install signed packages. This matters because package installation is normally an administrative action and can create a path to broader system compromise. Linux systems using PackageKit before 1.1.10 are the relevant exposure. The bundle names Red Hat PackageKit and includes Ubuntu, Debian, and Red Hat advisories, but does not enumerate every affected distribution release. Treat as a meaningful local privilege and integrity risk, especially on multi-user Linux systems. It is not presented as internet-exploitable or actively exploited in the supplied evidence, so prioritize patching through normal security maintenance rather than emergency response. Mitigation focus: Upgrade PackageKit to 1.1.10 or a vendor-fixed package.; Apply the relevant Red Hat, Ubuntu, or Debian security advisory updates.; Prioritize shared workstations and systems with untrusted local users..
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-287: Credential and account abuse lookup
Authentication and credential weaknesses can make valid-account abuse and credential telemetry useful review starting points. Open the exact CWE lookup page first, then review the ATT&CK searches from that MITRE weakness context. This is a Glexia lookup hint, not an official ATT&CK mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupCredential and access behavior lookup
The CVE wording references authentication or credential exposure, so valid-account and credential-access review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2018-1106 mapping review
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- USN-3634-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
- DSA-4207CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN
- RHSA-2018:1224CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1565992CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Authentication
Improper Authentication represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.