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Feb 4, 2022 · Information Security
How a 12-Year-Old Linux Polkit Flaw (CVE-2021-4034) Grants Unlimited Root Access
Researchers uncovered a 12‑year‑old vulnerability in Linux’s Polkit (CVE‑2021‑4034, dubbed PwnKit) that lets attackers exploit the pkexec utility to gain unrestricted root privileges on most major distributions, prompting urgent patching recommendations and mitigation steps for administrators.
CVE-2021-4034PatchRoot Exploit
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