Dell Hybrid Client - Addon package for polkit security vulnerability
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Fixes & Enhancements
- Fixed the polkit security vulnerability as per CVE-2021-4034.
Read MoreVersion
1.0, 1.0
Release date
21 Feb 2022
Download Type
Patch/Upgrade
Category
Patches And Fixes
Importance
RecommendedDell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
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File Format: A gnu zip file for software installation
File Name: DHC_policykit_Add-on-01.tar.gz
File Size: 150 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This format consists of gnu zip files for software installation.
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MD5:
f1ed104f4d30357071abbc08e59909d4
SHA1:
887a10419a10bde4cc30c1c3754648dbcffeae51
SHA-256:
e454a0eaae3e8276bc7ef9502feb48cbd63134010edfa4f620042615f4714dc0
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
- Do not power off your device until the installation is complete.
Supported Operating Systems
Dell Hybrid Client - Ubuntu 20.04
Installation instructions
Add-on installation using On-Prem Wyse Management Suite
1. Download and copy the DHC_policykit_Add-on-01.tar.gz file to \repository\hybridClientApps>. For example, C:\WMS\LocalRepo\repository\hybridClientApps.
2. Log in to WMS and go to Apps & Data > App Inventory > Hybrid Client and ensure that the application entry for DHC_policykit_Add-on-01.tar.gz is present.
3. Go to Apps & Data > App Policies > Hybrid Client > Add Policy.
4. Enter the policy name.
5. From the Group drop-down list, select the group.
6. From the Task drop-down list, select Install Application.
7. From the OS Type drop-down list, select Hybrid Client.
8. From the Application drop-down list, select DHC_policykit_Add-on-01.tar.gz.
9. Click Save to create a policy.
10. Click Yes to schedule the job.
11. Select any of the following options:
- Immediately-Server runs the job immediately.
- On device time zone-Server creates one job for each device time zone and schedules the job to the selected date or time of the device time zone.
- On selected time zone-Server creates one job to run at the date or time of the designated time zone.
12. You can check the status of the job by going to the Jobs page.
13. On the device, an upgrade notification window is displayed. Click Update Now.
14. Depending on the package or settings, the device reboots after the installation.
Add-on Installation using Public Cloud WMS
1. Download and install the WMS remote repository.
2. Register the repository to the WMS public cloud.
3. Download and copy the DHC_policykit_Add-on-01.tar.gz file to \repository\hybridClientApps> . For example, C:\WMSRepo3\repository\hybridClientApps.
4. Log in to WMS and go to Apps & Data > App Inventory > Hybrid Client and ensure that the application entry for DHC_policykit_Add-on-01.tar.gz is present.
5. Go to Apps & Data > App Policies > Hybrid Client > Add Policy.
6. Enter the policy name.
7. From the Group drop-down list, select the group.
8. From the Task drop-down list, select Install Application.
9. From the OS Type drop-down list, select Hybrid Client.
10. From the Application drop-down list, select DHC_policykit_Add-on-01.tar.gz.
11. Click Save to create a policy.
12. Click Yes to schedule the job.
13. Select any of the following options:
- Immediately-Server runs the job immediately.
- On device time zone-Server creates one job for each device time zone and schedules the job to the selected date or time of the device time zone.
- On selected time zone-Server creates one job to run at the date or time of the designated time zone.
14. You can check the status of the job by going to the Jobs page.
15. On the device, an upgrade notification window is displayed. Click Update Now.
16. Depending on the package or settings, the device reboots after the installation.
1. Download and copy the DHC_policykit_Add-on-01.tar.gz file to \repository\hybridClientApps>. For example, C:\WMS\LocalRepo\repository\hybridClientApps.
2. Log in to WMS and go to Apps & Data > App Inventory > Hybrid Client and ensure that the application entry for DHC_policykit_Add-on-01.tar.gz is present.
3. Go to Apps & Data > App Policies > Hybrid Client > Add Policy.
4. Enter the policy name.
5. From the Group drop-down list, select the group.
6. From the Task drop-down list, select Install Application.
7. From the OS Type drop-down list, select Hybrid Client.
8. From the Application drop-down list, select DHC_policykit_Add-on-01.tar.gz.
9. Click Save to create a policy.
10. Click Yes to schedule the job.
11. Select any of the following options:
- Immediately-Server runs the job immediately.
- On device time zone-Server creates one job for each device time zone and schedules the job to the selected date or time of the device time zone.
- On selected time zone-Server creates one job to run at the date or time of the designated time zone.
12. You can check the status of the job by going to the Jobs page.
13. On the device, an upgrade notification window is displayed. Click Update Now.
14. Depending on the package or settings, the device reboots after the installation.
Add-on Installation using Public Cloud WMS
1. Download and install the WMS remote repository.
2. Register the repository to the WMS public cloud.
3. Download and copy the DHC_policykit_Add-on-01.tar.gz file to \repository\hybridClientApps> . For example, C:\WMSRepo3\repository\hybridClientApps.
4. Log in to WMS and go to Apps & Data > App Inventory > Hybrid Client and ensure that the application entry for DHC_policykit_Add-on-01.tar.gz is present.
5. Go to Apps & Data > App Policies > Hybrid Client > Add Policy.
6. Enter the policy name.
7. From the Group drop-down list, select the group.
8. From the Task drop-down list, select Install Application.
9. From the OS Type drop-down list, select Hybrid Client.
10. From the Application drop-down list, select DHC_policykit_Add-on-01.tar.gz.
11. Click Save to create a policy.
12. Click Yes to schedule the job.
13. Select any of the following options:
- Immediately-Server runs the job immediately.
- On device time zone-Server creates one job for each device time zone and schedules the job to the selected date or time of the device time zone.
- On selected time zone-Server creates one job to run at the date or time of the designated time zone.
14. You can check the status of the job by going to the Jobs page.
15. On the device, an upgrade notification window is displayed. Click Update Now.
16. Depending on the package or settings, the device reboots after the installation.
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