In ConsoleKit before 0.4.2, an intended security policy restriction bypass was found. This flaw allows an authenticated system user to escalate their privileges by initiating a remote VNC session.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 8.8
- CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redhat_linux | — | No solution exists | Jul 9, 2025 | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade ConsoleKit-32bitUpgrade ConsoleKit-develUpgrade ConsoleKitUpgrade ConsoleKit-x11 | Dec 12, 2013 | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Ubuntu | — | No solution exists | Jun 26, 2025 | Nov 13, 2019 |
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