#VU63362 Security features bypass in apport (Ubuntu package) and python3-apport (Ubuntu package) - CVE-2022-1242
Published: May 18, 2022 / Updated: May 19, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU63362
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1242
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
apport (Ubuntu package)
python3-apport (Ubuntu package)
apport (Ubuntu package)
python3-apport (Ubuntu package)
Software vendor:
Canonical Ltd.
Canonical Ltd.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect handling of connections to Apport sockets inside containers. A local user can trick apport into connecting to arbitrary sockets as the root user.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.