CWE
776
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-28652

First published: Tue Jun 04 2024(Updated: )

~/.config/apport/settings parsing is vulnerable to "billion laughs" attack

Credit: security@ubuntu.com security@ubuntu.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Python 3 Apport<2.21.0
Ubuntu=18.04
Ubuntu=20.04
Ubuntu=21.10
Ubuntu=22.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-28652?

    CVE-2022-28652 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-28652?

    To fix CVE-2022-28652, update the Apport utility to version 2.21.0 or later.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2022-28652?

    CVE-2022-28652 affects Apport versions prior to 2.21.0 and several Ubuntu Linux versions including 18.04, 20.04, 21.10, and 22.04.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2022-28652 enable?

    CVE-2022-28652 can be exploited via a billion laughs attack, leading to potential denial of service.

  • When was CVE-2022-28652 last updated?

    CVE-2022-28652 was last updated on July 24, 2024.

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