CVE-2019-11482 — MEDIUM (4.2)

Vulnerability Description

Sander Bos discovered a time of check to time of use (TOCTTOU) vulnerability in apport that allowed a user to cause core files to be written in arbitrary directories.

CVSS Score

4.2

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Apport Project	Apport	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-367

References

https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4171-1Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4171-2Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4171-1Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4171-2Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-11482?

CVE-2019-11482 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.2 (MEDIUM). Sander Bos discovered a time of check to time of use (TOCTTOU) vulnerability in apport that allowed a user to cause core files to be written in arbitrary directories.

How severe is CVE-2019-11482?

CVE-2019-11482 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-11482?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Apport Project Apport.