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Polkit

January 27, 2022 | by Arround The Web | No comments

A Polkit Vulnerability Gives Root on All Major Linux Distros

A 12-year-old security vulnerability has been disclosed in the Linux’s system utility Polkit, which grants attackers root privileges. You should obtain and apply a patch ASAP. Learn more here.
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