HIGH

CVE-2018-19788

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

59.6%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A flaw was found in PolicyKit (aka polkit) 0.115 that allows a user with a uid greater than INT_MAX to successfully execute any systemctl command.

Technical details

Published
12/3/2018

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19788?

A flaw was found in PolicyKit (aka polkit) 0.115 that allows a user with a uid greater than INT_MAX to successfully execute any systemctl command.

Is CVE-2018-19788 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2018-19788 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 59.6%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-19788?

CVE-2018-19788 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2018-19788 affecting your environment?

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