VDB-176972 · CVE-2021-32555 · GCVE-0-2021-32555

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

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apport on Ubuntu. This issue affects the function read_file of the file apport/hookutils.py. Such manipulation leads to symlink. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-32555. Local access is required to approach this attack. Moreover, an exploit is present. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apport on Ubuntu and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function read_file of the file apport/hookutils.py. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 06/12/2021. The advisory is shared for download at bugs.launchpad.net. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-32555. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

The exploit is available 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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Productinfo

Name

Apport

License

free

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

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

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB 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

Availability: 🔍
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: Apport 2.20.11-0ubuntu67

Timelineinfo

05/10/2021 🔍
06/12/2021 +33 days 🔍
06/12/2021 +0 days 🔍
06/14/2021 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugs.launchpad.net
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-32555 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-32555
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-176972
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/12/2021 10:54
Updated: 06/14/2021 15:12
Changes: 06/12/2021 10:54 (43), 06/14/2021 15:07 (2), 06/14/2021 15:12 (1)
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