Apport prior 2.20.11-0ubuntu67 apport/hookutils.py read_file symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apport. It has been rated as critical. Affected is the function read_file of the file apport/hookutils.py. Performing a manipulation results in symlink. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2021-32550. The attack requires a local approach. Moreover, an exploit is present. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apport. This affects the function read_file of the file apport/hookutils.py. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 06/12/2021. It is possible to read the advisory at bugs.launchpad.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-32550. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at bugs.launchpad.net. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 2.20.11-0ubuntu67 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at bugs.launchpad.net.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Apport 2.20.11-0ubuntu67

Timelineinfo

05/10/2021 🔍
06/12/2021 +33 days 🔍
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06/14/2021 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugs.launchpad.net
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-32550 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-32550
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-176967
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/12/2021 10:51
Updated: 06/14/2021 14:37
Changes: 06/12/2021 10:51 (42), 06/14/2021 14:37 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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