Improper Mount Point Determination in Ubuntu Core Launcher
CVE-2016-1580

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Canonical

Status
Ubuntu-core-launcher
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 May 2016

What is CVE-2016-1580?

The ubuntu-core-launcher package prior to version 1.0.27.1 contains a vulnerability in the setup_snappy_os_mounts function. This issue stems from the improper determination of bind mount points when using snap packages. An attacker could exploit this flaw by deploying a specially crafted snap named with a prefix of 'ubuntu-core.' Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthorized remote user to access sensitive information or even gain elevated privileges on affected systems.

References

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubuntu-core-lau...
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2956-1
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2016-1580 : Improper Mount Point Determination in Ubuntu Core Launcher