========================================================================== Ubuntu Security Notice USN-8195-2 April 27, 2026
packagekit vulnerability ========================================================================== A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: Summary: PackageKit could be made to install packages as the administrator. Software Description: Details: USN-8195-1 fixed a vulnerability in PackageKit. This update provides the corresponding update to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. Original advisory details: It was discovered that PackageKit incorrectly handled certain transactions. A local attacker could use this issue to install arbitrary packages as root, possibly resulting in privilege escalation. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: After a standard system update you need to reboot your computer to make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8195-2 https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8195-1 https://launchpad.net/bugs/2149908
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