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
- 2018-12-03
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).
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