CVE-2021-32556
LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.33%
Last modified
CVE-2021-32556 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. It was discovered that the get_modified_conffiles() function in backends/packaging-apt-dpkg.py allowed injecting modified package names in a manner that would confuse the dpkg(1) call.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
It was discovered that the get_modified_conffiles() function in backends/packaging-apt-dpkg.py allowed injecting modified package names in a manner that would confuse the dpkg(1) call.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Apport | >= 2.14.1-0ubuntu3, < 2.14.1-0ubuntu3.29\+esm7 |
| Canonical | Apport | >= 2.20.1, < 2.20.1-0ubuntu2.30\+esm1 |
| Canonical | Apport | >= 2.20.9, < 2.20.9-0ubuntu7.24 |
| Canonical | Apport | >= 2.20.11-0ubuntu27, < 2.20.11-0ubuntu27.18 |
| Canonical | Apport | >= 2.20.11-0ubuntu50, < 2.20.11-0ubuntu50.7 |
| Canonical | Apport | >= 2.20.11-0ubuntu65, < 2.20.11-0ubuntu65.1 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-32556?
It was discovered that the get_modified_conffiles() function in backends/packaging-apt-dpkg.py allowed injecting modified package names in a manner that would confuse the dpkg(1) call.
How severe is CVE-2021-32556?
CVE-2021-32556 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32556?
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-2021-32556?
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