Improper authorization control for web services In packagekit

Description

A vulnerability has been found in PackageKit up to 1.3.5. Affected is the function g_file_test of the file src/pk-transaction.c of the component API. Such manipulation of the argument frontend-socket leads to improper authorization. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Mitigation

Update Impact

Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.

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