CVE-2019-11481
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CVE-2019-11481 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 19.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 19.10 |
| Apport Project | Apport | All versions |
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
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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