CVE-2015-1341: Apport privilege escalation through Python module imports

Published Apr 22, 2019
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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 pythonmodulepath.

Affected Software

5 affected components
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

Event History

Apr 22, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 6, 2024
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:49 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·04:49 AM
Description
Feb 18, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·09:46 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How severe is CVE-2015-1341?

CVE-2015-1341 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

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.

4

How can I fix CVE-2015-1341?

To fix CVE-2015-1341, update to Apport version 2.19.2 or later.

5

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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