Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Apport before 2.20.4. In apport/ui.py, Apport reads the CrashDB field and it then evaluates the field as Python code if it begins with a "{". This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apport Project | Apport | <= 2.20.3 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | <= 12.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95011Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3157-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/apport/+bug/1648806Issue TrackingPatch
- https://donncha.is/2016/12/compromising-ubuntu-desktop/ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/DonnchaC/ubuntu-apport-exploitationIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40937/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95011Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3157-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/apport/+bug/1648806Issue TrackingPatch
- https://donncha.is/2016/12/compromising-ubuntu-desktop/ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/DonnchaC/ubuntu-apport-exploitationIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40937/
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9949?
CVE-2016-9949 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in Apport before 2.20.4. In apport/ui.py, Apport reads the CrashDB field and it then evaluates the field as Python code if it begins with a "{". This allows remote attackers to...
How severe is CVE-2016-9949?
CVE-2016-9949 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9949?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apport Project Apport, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.