CVE-2019-11480

Ubuntu kernel snap build process could use unauthenticated sources

Published Apr 14, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 8.4 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The pc-kernel snap build process hardcoded the --allow-insecure-repositories and --allow-unauthenticated apt options when creating the build chroot environment. This could allow an attacker who is able to perform a MITM attack between the build environment and the Ubuntu archive to install a malicious package within the build chroot. This issue affects pc-kernel versions prior to and including 2019-07-16

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2019-3153 The pc-kernel snap build process hardcoded the --allow-insecure-repositories and --allow-unauthenticated apt options when creating the build chroot environment. This could allow an attacker who is able to perform a MITM attack between the build environment and the Ubuntu archive to install a malicious package within the build chroot. This issue affects pc-kernel versions prior to and including 2019-07-16
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
canonical
Published
Updated
Sep 16, 2024, 8:46 PM
Reserved
Apr 23, 2019, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 14, 2020, 2:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:12 AM