Vulnerability identifier: #VU22532
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-399
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
apport (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system package or component
Vendor: Canonical Ltd.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to Apport mishandled lock-file creation. A local user can crash the Apport service.
Mitigation
Update the affected packages.
Vulnerable software versions
apport (Ubuntu package): 2.20.0 - 2.20.11-0ubuntu8.1
External links
http://usn.ubuntu.com/4171-3/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.