CVE-2015-1324: High severity ubuntu vulnerability
Apport before 2.17.2-0ubuntu1.1 as packaged in Ubuntu 15.04, before 2.14.70ubuntu8.5 as packaged in Ubuntu 14.10, before 2.14.1-0ubuntu3.11 as packaged in Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, and before 2.0.1-0ubuntu17.9 as packaged in Ubuntu 12.04 LTS allow local users to write to arbitrary files and gain root privileges by leveraging incorrect handling of permissions when generating core dumps for setuid binaries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1324?
CVE-2015-1324 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1324?
To fix CVE-2015-1324, upgrade to the latest version of Apport as provided in the respective Ubuntu security updates.
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-1324?
CVE-2015-1324 affects Ubuntu versions 12.04 LTS, 14.04 LTS, 14.10, and 15.04 prior to their respective patched versions.
Is it possible to exploit CVE-2015-1324 remotely?
No, CVE-2015-1324 requires local access to exploit, making it a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-1324?
CVE-2015-1324 is categorized as a local privilege escalation vulnerability allowing unauthorized file writes.