What is the severity of CVE-2021-25684?

The severity of CVE-2021-25684 is high with a score of 7.8.

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-25684?

The affected software for CVE-2021-25684 is Canonical Apport versions 2.20.1-0ubuntu2.30 to 2.20.1-0ubuntu1, 2.20.9-0ubuntu7.23 to 2.20.9-0ubuntu1, 2.20.11-0ubuntu27.16 to 2.20.11-0ubuntu27, and 2.20.11-0ubuntu50.5 to 2.20.11-0ubuntu50.

What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2021-25684?

CVE-2021-25684 is a vulnerability in apport that allows hanging reads on a FIFO due to improper opening of a report file.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-25684?

Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2021-25684. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Canonical Apport.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-25684?

More information about CVE-2021-25684 can be found at the following link: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apport/+bug/1912326

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-25684

high

8.8

CWE

2/2/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-25684: apport can be stalled by reading a FIFO

First published: Tue Feb 02 2021(Updated: )

It was discovered that apport in data/apport did not properly open a report file to prevent hanging reads on a FIFO.

Credit: security@ubuntu.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Canonical Apport	>=2.20.1-0ubuntu1<2.20.1-0ubuntu2.30
Canonical Apport	>=2.20.9-0ubuntu1<2.20.9-0ubuntu7.23
Canonical Apport	>=2.20.11-0ubuntu27<2.20.11-0ubuntu27.16
Canonical Apport	>=2.20.11-0ubuntu50<2.20.11-0ubuntu50.5

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Reference Links

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apport/+bug/1912326

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25684?
The severity of CVE-2021-25684 is high with a score of 7.8.
What is the affected software for CVE-2021-25684?
The affected software for CVE-2021-25684 is Canonical Apport versions 2.20.1-0ubuntu2.30 to 2.20.1-0ubuntu1, 2.20.9-0ubuntu7.23 to 2.20.9-0ubuntu1, 2.20.11-0ubuntu27.16 to 2.20.11-0ubuntu27, and 2.20.11-0ubuntu50.5 to 2.20.11-0ubuntu50.
What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2021-25684?
CVE-2021-25684 is a vulnerability in apport that allows hanging reads on a FIFO due to improper opening of a report file.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-25684?
Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2021-25684. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Canonical Apport.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-25684?
More information about CVE-2021-25684 can be found at the following link: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apport/+bug/1912326

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