CVE-2009-1295: Low severity ubuntu python3-apport vulnerability

Published Apr 30, 2009
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Updated

Apport before 0.108.4 on Ubuntu 8.04 LTS, before 0.119.2 on Ubuntu 8.10, and before 1.0-0ubuntu5.2 on Ubuntu 9.04 does not properly remove files from the application's crash-report directory, which allows local users to delete arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Apport Apport<=0.1.0.8.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=8.0.4_lts
Ubuntu Ubuntu=8.1.0
Ubuntu Ubuntu=9.0.4

Event History

Apr 30, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Aug 7, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·05:21 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1295?

CVE-2009-1295 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to delete arbitrary files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1295?

To fix CVE-2009-1295, update to Apport versions 0.108.4 on Ubuntu 8.04 LTS, 0.119.2 on Ubuntu 8.10, or 1.0-0ubuntu5.2 on Ubuntu 9.04.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2009-1295?

CVE-2009-1295 affects users of Apport on Ubuntu versions 8.04 LTS, 8.10, and 9.04.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-1295?

CVE-2009-1295 is a local file deletion vulnerability caused by improper handling of crash reports.

5

Can CVE-2009-1295 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2009-1295 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to exploit the vulnerability.

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