Security features bypass in python3-apport (Ubuntu package) and apport (Ubuntu package) - CVE-2022-28657

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Security features bypass in python3-apport (Ubuntu package) and apport (Ubuntu package) - CVE-2022-28657

Published: May 18, 2022 / Updated: May 19, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU63371
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28657
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
python3-apport (Ubuntu package)
apport (Ubuntu package)
Software vendor:
Canonical Ltd.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to Apport does not disable the python crash handler before chrooting into a container. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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