#VU63368 Security features bypass in python3-apport (Ubuntu package) and apport (Ubuntu package) - CVE-2022-28655
Published: May 18, 2022 / Updated: May 19, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU63368
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28655
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
python3-apport (Ubuntu package)
apport (Ubuntu package)
python3-apport (Ubuntu package)
apport (Ubuntu package)
Software vendor:
Canonical Ltd.
Canonical Ltd.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to apport does not filter D-Bus connection strings. A local user can force apport to initiate arbitrary network connections.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.