CVE-2019-11480

Public Exploit
Ubuntu kernel snap build process could use unauthenticated sources

Description

The pc-kernel snap build process hardcoded the --allow-insecure-repositories and --allow-unauthenticated apt options when creating the build chroot environment. This could allow an attacker who is able to perform a MITM attack between the build environment and the Ubuntu archive to install a malicious package within the build chroot. This issue affects pc-kernel versions prior to and including 2019-07-16

Categories

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.34%
Third-Party Advisory launchpad.net Third-Party Advisory mitre.org
Affected: Canonical pc-kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-11480 third party advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1836041 issue tracking exploit third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-11480?
CVE-2019-11480 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-11480?
To fix CVE-2019-11480, 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-2019-11480 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-11480 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2019-11480?
CVE-2019-11480 affects Canonical pc-kernel.
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