Argument Spoofing Vulnerability in Apport's Filename Splitting

CVE-2022-28658

Summary

An issue has been identified in the Apport error reporting tool used in Ubuntu systems, particularly affecting older kernel versions. This vulnerability arises from improper handling of filename splitting during argument parsing. As a result, a malicious actor could exploit this flaw to spoof arguments, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of applications relying on Apport for error handling. It is crucial for users and administrators to review affected versions and apply necessary security patches to safeguard their systems against potential exploitation.

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