CVE-2016-9950: Path Traversal
First published: Sat Dec 17 2016(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Apport before 2.20.4. There is a path traversal issue in the Apport crash file "Package" and "SourcePackage" fields. These fields are used to build a path to the package specific hook files in the /usr/share/apport/package-hooks/ directory. An attacker can exploit this path traversal to execute arbitrary Python files from the local system.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Python 3 Apport | <=2.20.3 | |
| Ubuntu | <=12.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9950?
CVE-2016-9950 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its path traversal nature that could allow unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9950?
To fix CVE-2016-9950, update Apport to version 2.20.4 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-9950?
CVE-2016-9950 affects Apport versions prior to 2.20.4 and Ubuntu Linux versions up to 12.10.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9950?
CVE-2016-9950 is a path traversal vulnerability that allows an attacker to access unintended files.
Can CVE-2016-9950 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-9950 can potentially be exploited remotely if an attacker can manipulate the Apport crash file.
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