CVE-2019-11483
First published: Sat Feb 08 2020(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: security@ubuntu.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Python 3 Apport | ||
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =19.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =19.10 |
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Reference Links
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4171-1
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4171-2
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2019-11483
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-11483
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-11483
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-11483
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-11483
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-11483?
CVE-2019-11483 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that allows local attackers to exploit crash dumps.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11483?
To fix CVE-2019-11483, upgrade to the patched versions of Apport as provided by your Ubuntu distribution.
What systems are affected by CVE-2019-11483?
CVE-2019-11483 affects several versions of Ubuntu Linux, including 14.04, 16.04, 18.04, 19.04, and 19.10.
Can CVE-2019-11483 allow unauthorized access to sensitive data?
Yes, CVE-2019-11483 could allow an unprivileged user to read crash reports from privileged processes.
Is CVE-2019-11483 specific to any particular application?
Yes, CVE-2019-11483 specifically pertains to the Apport tool used for managing crash reports in Ubuntu.
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