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HIGH · 7.3

CVE-2021-32550

It was discovered that read_file() in apport/hookutils.py would follow symbolic links or open FIFOs. When this function is used by the openjdk-14 package apport hooks, it could expose private data to ...

Vulnerability Description

It was discovered that read_file() in apport/hookutils.py would follow symbolic links or open FIFOs. When this function is used by the openjdk-14 package apport hooks, it could expose private data to other local users.

CVSS Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
LOW

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
CanonicalUbuntu Linux18.04

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59CWE-61

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-32550?

CVE-2021-32550 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). It was discovered that read_file() in apport/hookutils.py would follow symbolic links or open FIFOs. When this function is used by the openjdk-14 package apport hooks, it could expose private data to ...

How severe is CVE-2021-32550?

CVE-2021-32550 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-32550?

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