Path traversal in apport-unpack in Canonical Apport before 2.36.0, 2.34.2, and 2.28.4 on Linux allows an attacker to create or overwrite arbitrary files with the privileges of the executing user via an attacker controlled key names in crash report files.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
Active
User action required
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
None
No disruption
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 3
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
|
Canonical Apport
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:*:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
|
0
|
2.36.0
|
|
Canonical Apport
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:*:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
|
0
|
2.34.2
|
|
Canonical Apport
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:*:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
|
0
|
2.28.4
|