systemd: Heap use-after-free A heap use-after-free flaw in systemd at worst might allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. systemd 2020-03-15 2020-03-15 708806 local 244.3 244.3

A system and service manager.

It was found that systemd incorrectly handled certain Polkit queries.

A local unprivileged user, by sending a specially crafted Polkit query, could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, escalate privileges or cause a Denial of Service condition.

There is no known workaround at this time.

All systemd users should upgrade to the latest version:

# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-apps/systemd-244.3" CVE-2020-1712 whissi whissi