SB2017071811 - Ubuntu update for Apport
Published: July 18, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017071811
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-10708)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Apport when processing .crash files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .crash file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.