Local File Write Vulnerability in Apport by Ubuntu
CVE-2015-1324

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Canonical
Status
Ubuntu Linux
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 August 2017

Summary

This vulnerability in Apport allows local users to exploit incorrect permission handling when generating core dumps for setuid binaries. By doing so, they can write to arbitrary files, potentially gaining elevated root privileges on the system. This issue affects multiple versions of Apport across various Ubuntu releases, highlighting the need for prompt updates and security measures to safeguard against local exploits.

References

http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2609-1
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_UBUNTU
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apport/+bug/145...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74767
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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