Apport
CVE-2017-10708
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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1DescriptionCVE.org
An issue was discovered in Apport through 2.20.x. In apport/report.py, Apport sets the ExecutablePath field and it then uses the path to run package specific hooks without protecting against path traversal. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .crash file.
AnalysisAI
An issue was discovered in Apport through 2.20.x. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. An issue was discovered in Apport through 2.20.x. In apport/report.py, Apport sets the ExecutablePath field and it then uses the path to run package specific hooks without protecting against path traversal. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .crash file. Affected products include: Apport Project Apport. Version information: through 2.20..
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.
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An issue was discovered in Apport before 2.20.4. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication
An issue was discovered in Apport before 2.20.4. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploi
An issue was discovered in Apport before 2.20.4. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication
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Same weakness CWE-22 – Path Traversal
View allSame technique Path Traversal
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