CVE-2021-32557 — MEDIUM (5.2)

Q: What is CVE-2021-32557?

CVE-2021-32557 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.2 (MEDIUM). It was discovered that the process_report() function in data/whoopsie-upload-all allowed arbitrary file writes via symlinks.

Q: How severe is CVE-2021-32557?

CVE-2021-32557 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2021-32557?

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

Vulnerability Description

It was discovered that the process_report() function in data/whoopsie-upload-all allowed arbitrary file writes via symlinks.

CVSS Score

5.2

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Canonical	Apport	>= 2.14.1-0ubuntu3, < 2.14.1-0ubuntu3.29\+esm7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59 CWE-61

References

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apport/+bug/1917904ExploitVendor Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apport/+bug/1917904ExploitVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-32557?

CVE-2021-32557 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.2 (MEDIUM). It was discovered that the process_report() function in data/whoopsie-upload-all allowed arbitrary file writes via symlinks.

How severe is CVE-2021-32557?

CVE-2021-32557 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-32557?

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