CVE-2019-7303: Snapd seccomp filter TIOCSTI ioctl bypass

Published Apr 23, 2019
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Updated

A vulnerability in the seccomp filters of Canonical snapd before version 2.37.4 allows a strict mode snap to insert characters into a terminal on a 64-bit host. The seccomp rules were generated to match 64-bit ioctl(2) commands on a 64-bit platform; however, the Linux kernel only uses the lower 32 bits to determine which ioctl(2) commands to run. This issue affects: Canonical snapd versions prior to 2.37.4.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Canonical snapd<2.37.4
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.10
debian/snapd
2.49-1+deb11u22.57.6-12.68.3-32.71-32.73-3

Event History

Apr 23, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:57 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·08:55 PM
Description
Feb 23, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 27, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·05:04 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-7303?

CVE-2019-7303 is a vulnerability in the seccomp filters of Canonical snapd before version 2.37.4.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-7303?

CVE-2019-7303 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-7303?

Canonical snapd before version 2.37.4, and Canonical Ubuntu Linux versions 14.04, 16.04, 18.04, and 18.10 are affected by CVE-2019-7303.

4

How can I fix the CVE-2019-7303 vulnerability?

To fix CVE-2019-7303, update to Canonical snapd version 2.37.4 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-7303?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-7303 on the Ubuntu Security Notice page (https://usn.ubuntu.com/3917-1/).

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