CVE-2022-1242
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.23%
Last modified
CVE-2022-1242 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Apport can be tricked into connecting to arbitrary sockets as the root user. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Apport can be tricked into connecting to arbitrary sockets as the root user
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 | < 2.21.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 20.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 21.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 22.04 |
References
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5427-1Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-1242Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5427-1Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-1242Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-1242?
Apport can be tricked into connecting to arbitrary sockets as the root user
How severe is CVE-2022-1242?
CVE-2022-1242 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1242?
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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