Ubuntu 16.04 LTS / 18.04 LTS : policykit-desktop-privileges update (USN-4037-1)

The remote Ubuntu 16.04 LTS / 18.04 LTS host has a package installed that is affected by a vulnerability as referenced in the USN-4037-1 advisory. The policykit-desktop-privileges Startup Disk Creator policy allowed administrative users to overwrite disks. As a security improvement, this operatio...

USN-4037-1 policykit-desktop-privileges update

The policykit-desktop-privileges Startup Disk Creator policy allowed administrative users to overwrite disks. As a security improvement, this operation now requires authentication...