CVE-2019-7304
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 61.08%
Last modified
CVE-2019-7304 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Canonical snapd before version 2.37.1 incorrectly performed socket owner validation, allowing an attacker to run arbitrary commands as root. This issue affects: Canonical snapd versions prior to 2.37.1.. EPSS estimates a 61.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Canonical snapd before version 2.37.1 incorrectly performed socket owner validation, allowing an attacker to run arbitrary commands as root. This issue affects: Canonical snapd versions prior to 2.37.1.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Snapd | < 2.37.1 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.10 |
References
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3887-1/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46361Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46362Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3887-1/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46361Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46362Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-7304?
Canonical snapd before version 2.37.1 incorrectly performed socket owner validation, allowing an attacker to run arbitrary commands as root. This issue affects: Canonical snapd versions prior to 2.37.1.
How severe is CVE-2019-7304?
CVE-2019-7304 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 61.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7304?
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.
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