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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2019.0231 [SECURITY] [DLA 1644-1] policykit-1 security update 29 January 2019 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: policykit-1 Publisher: Debian Operating System: Debian GNU/Linux 8 Impact/Access: Unauthorised Access -- Existing Account Resolution: Patch/Upgrade CVE Names: CVE-2019-6133 CVE-2018-19788 Reference: ESB-2019.0150 ESB-2018.3797 Original Bulletin: https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00021.html - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- Package : policykit-1 Version : 0.105-15~deb8u4 CVE ID : CVE-2018-19788 CVE-2019-6133 Two vulnerabilities were found in Policykit, a framework for managing administrative policies and privileges: CVE-2018-19788 It was discovered that incorrect processing of very high UIDs in Policykit could result in authentication bypass. CVE-2019-6133 Jann Horn of Google found that Policykit doesn't properly check if a process is already authenticated, which can lead to an authentication reuse by a different user. For Debian 8 "Jessie", these problems have been fixed in version 0.105-15~deb8u4. We recommend that you upgrade your policykit-1 packages. Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS - --------------------------END INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- You have received this e-mail bulletin as a result of your organisation's registration with AusCERT. The mailing list you are subscribed to is maintained within your organisation, so if you do not wish to continue receiving these bulletins you should contact your local IT manager. If you do not know who that is, please send an email to auscert@auscert.org.au and we will forward your request to the appropriate person. NOTE: Third Party Rights This security bulletin is provided as a service to AusCERT's members. As AusCERT did not write the document quoted above, AusCERT has had no control over its content. The decision to follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin. NOTE: This is only the original release of the security bulletin. It may not be updated when updates to the original are made. If downloading at a later date, it is recommended that the bulletin is retrieved directly from the author's website to ensure that the information is still current. Contact information for the authors of the original document is included in the Security Bulletin above. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact them directly. Previous advisories and external security bulletins can be retrieved from: https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ =========================================================================== Australian Computer Emergency Response Team The University of Queensland Brisbane Qld 4072 Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031 Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417) AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours which are GMT+10:00 (AEST). On call after hours for member emergencies only. =========================================================================== -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Comment: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1967 iQIVAwUBXE+mlWaOgq3Tt24GAQjDtBAAz5h5aYUOHO+cRu0XX6Wpz3Hb+mxUbvqr KgzcSt9/Q6lFSQaFWnliUWqaI4CMOWpGQnI0/Adantp6lwkisfmnWRSu+1OIwtMJ iBFJXeH1TApPKwpSRG5zkzXBenoKX9Loi1dJpmWBRhtEhiDFx+jfLGRaDtRGpJOA kwxHkNOE6zIS1vnIbKTSweOgIj9ZNFPNlYsAi16JwBGXJ4wXgo3BE+Km5ra9Ix4t e7kkQsETLEvd63lE0tXt4pmKmSpgkrxkQ8qMN1froNIWgPZDur1zobwRX1Y2Yks5 mlqf2s8XtQLNN1OcdrRKEWhTFNrEcjG5b+7KF+YSep9QL3rXk9H1m4hMTEGqKRS/ xeJ2+X1i8XuRUZBFSFWCh1Vc3VLh/WhZQNYyl1QtPJRqJrxX6Bf2EKIESEduMWsj ffxVKP+iemfohftZS+f5cFIYdNhAc6QklhJKEN6iynoBkz9/ZE4RpH7LQO9K9cfq FcinPMFVukJNB+B2Y/cpteLpQOc/lHMZHl6AxT9VNhQ2Y2DVOLzbFC01G4i91ljk KeivhYT+N2GrVuNuYqOnz3WXrKdeeCVVSUzfWXVJa52ct7Ae0NjaKBkIB1JrzNLD 8hsx0FSYyXkFgfsINLVjtbkOrzvvIb2Y4BgCLJRovyYuVVFwk5cjzet3RzvbuL/6 2Lt18rNC+QA= =aBF5 -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----