CVE-2017-10708

moderate-risk
Published 2017-07-18

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.

Do I need to act?

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0.76% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.8/10 High
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Apport Project

References (4)

Third Party Advisory https://launchpad.net/bugs/1700573
Third Party Advisory https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apport/+changelog
Third Party Advisory https://launchpad.net/bugs/1700573
Third Party Advisory https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apport/+changelog
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moderate-risk
Severity 24/34 · High
Exploitability 3/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal