CVE-2016-1585: AppArmor mount rules grant excessive permissions
First published: Mon Apr 22 2019(Updated: )
In all versions of AppArmor mount rules are accidentally widened when compiled.
Credit: security@ubuntu.com security@ubuntu.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/apparmor | <=2.13.6-10<=3.0.8-3 | 3.1.7-1 |
| AppArmor |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/apparmor/+bug/1597017
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf9fa47ab66495c78bb4120b0754dd9531ca2ff0430f6685ac9b07772@%3Cdev.mina.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf9fa47ab66495c78bb4120b0754dd9531ca2ff0430f6685ac9b07772%40%3Cdev.mina.apache.org%3E
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-1585
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-1585
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2016-1585
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-1585
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-1585
- https://bugzilla.opensuse.org/show_bug.cgi?id=995594
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/apparmor/+bug/1597017/comments/6
- https://gitlab.com/apparmor/apparmor/-/wikis/Release_Notes_3.0.10
- https://gitlab.com/apparmor/apparmor/-/commit/262fd11359432888292952e5ed29bead5ace16f0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1585?
CVE-2016-1585 has a moderate severity level due to the accidental widening of mount rules in AppArmor.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1585?
To fix CVE-2016-1585, update the AppArmor package to version 3.1.7-1 or higher.
What versions of AppArmor are affected by CVE-2016-1585?
CVE-2016-1585 affects all versions of AppArmor prior to 3.1.7-1, including versions up to 2.13.6-10 and 3.0.8-3.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-1585?
Currently, no official workaround for CVE-2016-1585 is provided, so updating to a fixed version is recommended.
What impact does CVE-2016-1585 have on system security?
The widening of mount rules in CVE-2016-1585 may lead to unauthorized access to file systems, hence impacting overall system security.
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