CVE-2022-28657

Name: CVE-2022-28657
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-04T22:15:10.087+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-28657 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Apport does not disable python crash handler before entering chroot. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apport does not disable python crash handler before entering chroot

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apport Project	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-2022-28657Third Party Advisory
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5427-1Third Party Advisory
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-28657Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 4, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28657?

Apport does not disable python crash handler before entering chroot

How severe is CVE-2022-28657?

CVE-2022-28657 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-2022-28657?

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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Source: NVD / NIST