CVE advisoryKnown Exploit
CVE-2021-4034
Polkit pkexec Local Privilege Escalation
Halo Surface Signal: 1 out of 5 — much less likely to be public-facing.
A vulnerability in the polkit pkexec utility allows local users to gain administrative privileges. This flaw can enable an unprivileged user to execute arbitrary code, potentially impacting system security and data integrity. Organizations should review their systems for this vulnerability.