CVE-2015-1341: Apport privilege escalation through Python module imports
First published: Mon Apr 22 2019(Updated: )
Any Python module in sys.path can be imported if the command line of the process triggering the coredump is Python and the first argument is -m in Apport before 2.19.2 function _python_module_path.
Credit: security@ubuntu.com security@ubuntu.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =12.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =15.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =15.10 | |
| Canonical Apport | <2.19.2 | |
| ubuntu/apport | <2.0.1-0ubuntu17.13 | 2.0.1-0ubuntu17.13 |
| ubuntu/apport | <2.14.1-0ubuntu3.18 | 2.14.1-0ubuntu3.18 |
| ubuntu/apport | <2.17.2-0ubuntu1.7 | 2.17.2-0ubuntu1.7 |
| ubuntu/apport | <2.19.1-0ubuntu4 | 2.19.1-0ubuntu4 |
| ubuntu/apport | <2.19.2-0ubuntu1 | 2.19.2-0ubuntu1 |
| ubuntu/apport | <2.19.2-0ubuntu1 | 2.19.2-0ubuntu1 |
| ubuntu/apport | <2.19.2-0ubuntu1 | 2.19.2-0ubuntu1 |
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Reference Links
- https://launchpad.net/apport/trunk/2.19.2
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/2782-1/
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-1341
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2015-1341
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2015-1341
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1341
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2015-1341
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-1341?
CVE-2015-1341 is a vulnerability that allows any Python module in sys.path to be imported if the command line of the process triggering the coredump is Python and the first argument is -m in Apport before 2.19.2 function _python_module_path.
How severe is CVE-2015-1341?
CVE-2015-1341 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2015-1341?
CVE-2015-1341 affects Canonical Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS, 14.04 LTS, 15.04, and 15.10, as well as Canonical Apport up to version 2.19.2.
How can I fix CVE-2015-1341?
To fix CVE-2015-1341, update to Apport version 2.19.2 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-1341?
You can find more information about CVE-2015-1341 at the following references: [Link 1](https://launchpad.net/apport/trunk/2.19.2), [Link 2](https://usn.ubuntu.com/2782-1/).
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