CVE-2026-10294
PackageKit API pk-transaction.c g_file_test improper authorization
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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.
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Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.
Remediation
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