#VU22531 UNIX symbolic link following in apport (Ubuntu package) - CVE-2019-11483

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#VU22531 UNIX symbolic link following in apport (Ubuntu package) - CVE-2019-11483

Published: November 5, 2019


Vulnerability identifier: #VU22531
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-11483
CWE-ID: CWE-61
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
apport (Ubuntu package)
Software vendor:
Canonical Ltd.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the Apport mishandles crash dumps originating from containers. A local user can trigger a crush dump for a controlled container and force the Apport to generate a report for a privileged process.


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