CVE-2017-10708

Description

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.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.78% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory launchpad.net Third-Party Advisory launchpad.net
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apport/+changelog third party advisory
https://launchpad.net/bugs/1700573 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-10708?
CVE-2017-10708 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-10708?
To fix CVE-2017-10708, 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-2017-10708 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-10708 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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