Vulnerability Description
The crash reporting feature in Apport 2.13 through 2.17.x before 2.17.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted usr/share/apport/apport file in a namespace (container).
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apport Project | Apport | 2.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.osvdb.org/120803
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2569-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/%2Bsource/apport/%2Bbug/1438758
- https://launchpad.net/apport/trunk/2.17.1Patch
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36782/Exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43971/
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jun/9
- http://www.osvdb.org/120803
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2569-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/%2Bsource/apport/%2Bbug/1438758
- https://launchpad.net/apport/trunk/2.17.1Patch
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36782/Exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43971/
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1318?
CVE-2015-1318 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The crash reporting feature in Apport 2.13 through 2.17.x before 2.17.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted usr/share/apport/apport file in a namespace (container).
How severe is CVE-2015-1318?
CVE-2015-1318 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1318?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apport Project Apport.