CVE-2019-7304: Local privilege escalation via snapd socket
First published: Tue Apr 23 2019(Updated: )
Canonical snapd before version 2.37.1 incorrectly performed socket owner validation, allowing an attacker to run arbitrary commands as root. This issue affects: Canonical snapd versions prior to 2.37.1.
Credit: security@ubuntu.com security@ubuntu.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical snapd | <2.37.1 | |
| 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+deb11u2 2.57.6-1 2.65.1-1 2.65.3-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3887-1/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46361
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46362
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2019-7304
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/snapd/+bug/1813365
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-7304
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-7304
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-7304
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-7304
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2019-7304.
What is the severity level of CVE-2019-7304?
The severity level of CVE-2019-7304 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.
Which versions of Canonical snapd are affected by CVE-2019-7304?
Versions of Canonical snapd prior to 2.37.1 are affected by CVE-2019-7304.
Is Ubuntu Linux affected by CVE-2019-7304?
Yes, Ubuntu Linux versions 14.04, 16.04, 18.04, and 18.10 are affected by CVE-2019-7304.
How can I fix the CVE-2019-7304 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2019-7304 vulnerability, update Canonical snapd to version 2.37.1 or later.
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