CVE-2012-0950

Description

The Apport hook (DistUpgradeApport.py) in Update Manager, as used by Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, 11.10, and 11.04, uploads the /var/log/dist-upgrade directory when reporting bugs to Launchpad, which allows remote attackers to read repository credentials by viewing a public bug report. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-0949.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.25%
Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/%2Bsource/update-manager/%2Bbug/1004503
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1443-2 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0950?
CVE-2012-0950 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-0950?
To fix CVE-2012-0950, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-0950 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-0950 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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