Vulnerability Description
Function check_attachment_for_errors() in file data/general-hooks/ubuntu.py could be tricked into exposing private data via a constructed crash file. This issue affects: apport 2.14.1 versions prior to 2.14.1-0ubuntu3.29+esm8; 2.20.1 versions prior to 2.20.1-0ubuntu2.30+esm2; 2.20.9 versions prior to 2.20.9-0ubuntu7.26; 2.20.11 versions prior to 2.20.11-0ubuntu27.20; 2.20.11 versions prior to 2.20.11-0ubuntu65.3;
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Apport | 2.14.1-0ubuntu1 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apport/+bug/1934308ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2021-3709Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5077-1Vendor Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5077-2Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apport/+bug/1934308ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2021-3709Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5077-1Vendor Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5077-2Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-3709?
CVE-2021-3709 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Function check_attachment_for_errors() in file data/general-hooks/ubuntu.py could be tricked into exposing private data via a constructed crash file. This issue affects: apport 2.14.1 versions prior t...
How severe is CVE-2021-3709?
CVE-2021-3709 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-3709?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Apport, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.