An issue was discovered in Apport through 2.20.x. In apport/report.py, Apport sets the ExecutablePath field and it then uses the path to run package specific hooks without protecting against path traversal. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .crash file.
References
Link | Resource |
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https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apport/+changelog | Third Party Advisory |
https://launchpad.net/bugs/1700573 | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
Information
Published : 2017-07-18 13:29
Updated : 2017-08-07 08:16
NVD link : CVE-2017-10708
Mitre link : CVE-2017-10708
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CWE
CWE-22
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Products Affected
apport_project
- apport