CVE-2017-10708: Path Traversal
First published: Tue Jul 18 2017(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Apport through 2.20.x. In apport/report.py, Apport sets the ExecutablePath field and it then uses the path to run package specific hooks without protecting against path traversal. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .crash file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Python3-apport | <=2.20.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-10708?
CVE-2017-10708 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10708?
To fix CVE-2017-10708, upgrade to Apport version 2.20.7 or later where the vulnerability is patched.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-10708?
The impact of CVE-2017-10708 is that it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Which versions of Apport are affected by CVE-2017-10708?
CVE-2017-10708 affects Apport versions up to and including 2.20.6.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-10708?
Currently, there is no publicly documented workaround for CVE-2017-10708; upgrading is recommended.
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- canonical/ubuntu python3-apport
- version/ubuntu python3-apport/2.20.6