CVE-2016-1580

Published May 13, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 9.8 Critical EPSS 3.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
The setup_snappy_os_mounts function in the ubuntu-core-launcher package before 1.0.27.1 improperly determines the mount point of bind mounts when using snaps, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or gain privileges via a snap with a name starting with "ubuntu-core."

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-2675 The setup_snappy_os_mounts function in the ubuntu-core-launcher package before 1.0.27.1 improperly determines the mount point of bind mounts when using snaps, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or gain privileges via a snap with a name starting with "ubuntu-core."
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2956-1 ubuntu-core-launcher vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
canonical
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 11:02 PM
Reserved
Jan 12, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 13, 2016, 2:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:42 AM