CVE-2019-11485
LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.26%
Last modified
CVE-2019-11485 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Sander Bos discovered Apport's lock file was in a world-writable directory which allowed all users to prevent crash handling.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Sander Bos discovered Apport's lock file was in a world-writable directory which allowed all users to prevent crash handling.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apport Project | Apport | All 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 |
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
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-11485?
Sander Bos discovered Apport's lock file was in a world-writable directory which allowed all users to prevent crash handling.
How severe is CVE-2019-11485?
CVE-2019-11485 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11485?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2019-11485?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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