CVE-2021-4034 — Actively Exploited: Polkit (Red Hat)
The Red Hat polkit pkexec utility contains an out-of-bounds read and write vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation with administrative rights.
| CVE ID | CVE-2021-4034 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Red Hat |
| Product | Polkit |
| Vulnerability name | Red Hat Polkit Out-of-Bounds Read and Write Vulnerability |
| Date added | 2022-06-27 |
| Remediation due | 2022-07-18 |
| Known ransomware use | Unknown |
| Required action | Apply updates per vendor instructions. |
| Description | The Red Hat polkit pkexec utility contains an out-of-bounds read and write vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation with administrative rights. |
| Source | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities |
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