CVE-2019-7306
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.62%
Last modified
CVE-2019-7306 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Byobu Apport hook may disclose sensitive information since it automatically uploads the local user's .screenrc which may contain private hostnames, usernames and passwords. This issue affects: byobu. EPSS estimates a 1.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Byobu Apport hook may disclose sensitive information since it automatically uploads the local user's .screenrc which may contain private hostnames, usernames and passwords. This issue affects: byobu
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Byobu | Byobu | All versions |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 19.04 |
References
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/byobu/+bug/1827202Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-7306Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/byobu/+bug/1827202Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-7306Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-7306?
Byobu Apport hook may disclose sensitive information since it automatically uploads the local user's .screenrc which may contain private hostnames, usernames and passwords. This issue affects: byobu
How severe is CVE-2019-7306?
CVE-2019-7306 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7306?
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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