Vulnerability Description
Kevin Backhouse discovered that apport would read a user-supplied configuration file with elevated privileges. By replacing the file with a symbolic link, a user could get apport to read any file on the system as root, with unknown consequences.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Apport Project | Apport | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172858/Ubuntu-Apport-Whoopsie-DoS-Integer-O
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4171-1Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4171-2Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172858/Ubuntu-Apport-Whoopsie-DoS-Integer-O
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4171-1Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4171-2Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-11481?
CVE-2019-11481 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.8 (LOW). Kevin Backhouse discovered that apport would read a user-supplied configuration file with elevated privileges. By replacing the file with a symbolic link, a user could get apport to read any file on t...
How severe is CVE-2019-11481?
CVE-2019-11481 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-11481?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Apport Project Apport.