CVE-2016-1587

Description

The Snapweb interface before version 0.21.2 was exposing controls to install or remove snap packages without controlling the identity of the user, nor the origin of the connection. An attacker could have used the controls to remotely add a valid, but malicious, snap package, from the Store, potentially using system resources without permission from the legitimate administrator of the system.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.28%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: Ubuntu snapweb
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/snapcore/snapweb/commit/3f4cf9403f7687fbc8e27c0e01b2cf6aa5e7e0d5 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1587?
CVE-2016-1587 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-1587?
To fix CVE-2016-1587, 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-2016-1587 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-1587 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-2016-1587?
CVE-2016-1587 affects Ubuntu snapweb.
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