CVE-2017-10708

Published Jul 18, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 2.1% KEV · Not listed
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.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-2354 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3354-1 Apport vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 5:41 PM
Reserved
Jun 30, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 18, 2017, 8:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:00 AM