CVE-2016-1579

UDM doesn't check for confinement before running post-processing commands

Description

UDM provides support for running commands after a download is completed, this is currently made use of for click package installation. This functionality was not restricted to unconfined applications. Before UDM version 1.2+16.04.20160408-0ubuntu1 any confined application could make use of the UDM C++ API to run arbitrary commands in an unconfined environment as the phablet user.

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.20%
Third-Party Advisory launchpad.net
Affected: Ubuntu Ubuntu Download Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bazaar.launchpad.net/~phablet-team/ubuntu-download-manager/trunk/revision/359 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1579?
CVE-2016-1579 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-1579?
To fix CVE-2016-1579, 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-2016-1579 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-1579 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-1579?
CVE-2016-1579 affects Ubuntu Ubuntu Download Manager.
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