CVE-2021-4034—Red Hat Polkit Out-of-Bounds Read and Write Vulnerability
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2022-06-27 · last modified June 21, 2025
Metadata
Vulnerability Name
Red Hat Polkit Out-of-Bounds Read and Write Vulnerability
Description
The Red Hat polkit pkexec utility contains an out-of-bounds read and write vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation with administrative rights.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?
Action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.