CVE-2021-25683
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.43%
Last modified
CVE-2021-25683 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. It was discovered that the get_starttime() function in data/apport did not properly parse the /proc/pid/stat file from the kernel.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
It was discovered that the get_starttime() function in data/apport did not properly parse the /proc/pid/stat file from the kernel.
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 | Apport | >= 2.20.1-0ubuntu1, < 2.20.1-0ubuntu2.30 |
| Canonical | Apport | >= 2.20.9-0ubuntu1, < 2.20.9-0ubuntu7.23 |
| Canonical | Apport | >= 2.20.11-0ubuntu27, < 2.20.11-0ubuntu27.16 |
| Canonical | Apport | >= 2.20.11-0ubuntu50, < 2.20.11-0ubuntu50.5 |
References
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apport/+bug/1912326Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apport/+bug/1912326Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-25683?
It was discovered that the get_starttime() function in data/apport did not properly parse the /proc/pid/stat file from the kernel.
How severe is CVE-2021-25683?
CVE-2021-25683 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25683?
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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