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CVE Series: Polkit (CVE-2021-4034)

The Polkit vulnerability (CVE-2021-4034) is a critical vulnerability impacting every major Linux distribution. Its attack vector allows privilege escalation and can even give the attacker root access. Exploit and mitigate this vulnerability in this hands-on course that gives you the skills you need to protect your organization.

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Contact Information

Will Carlson
Cybrary
4600 River Rd
Suite 400
Riverdale Park, MD 20737

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
2 - Intermediate
Course Prerequisites

You should have a functional understanding of the Linux command line in order to execute key commands to exploit and mitigate this vulnerability in a virtual lab environment.

Training Purpose
Skill Development
Specific Audience
All
General Public
Delivery Method
Online, Self-Paced
  • Online, Self-Paced

Learning Objectives

This course specifically covers a critical vulnerability that could affect your organization. By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define the Polkit vulnerability, describe its root cause, and communicate its significance to key organizational stakeholders
- Exploit the vulnerability with publicly available exploit code
- Mitigate the vulnerability using multiple different methods

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Competency Areas

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