CVE-2009-1295
First published: Thu Apr 30 2009(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.
Credit: security@ubuntu.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Python 3 Apport | <=0.1.0.8.1 | |
| Ubuntu | =8.0.4_lts | |
| Ubuntu | =8.1.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =9.0.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-768-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/357024
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34776
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/2009-1295
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34947
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34952
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-05/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35065
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-1295?
CVE-2009-1295 is a local file deletion vulnerability caused by improper handling of crash reports.
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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