CVE-2017-10708 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 trav...
HighCVSS 7.8
EPSS 2.1%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
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
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apport project apport | <= 2.20.6 | No fix listed |
References
- launchpad.net third-party-advisory
- launchpad.net third-party-advisory