CVE-2022-28654
First published: Tue Jun 04 2024(Updated: )
is_closing_session() allows users to fill up apport.log
Credit: security@ubuntu.com security@ubuntu.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Python 3 Apport | <2.21.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =21.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-28654
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5427-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-28654
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2022-28654
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-28654
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-28654
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-28654
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-28654?
CVE-2022-28654 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability affecting multiple versions of Apport in Ubuntu.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28654?
To fix CVE-2022-28654, users should update Apport to version 2.21.0 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2022-28654?
CVE-2022-28654 affects Apport running on Ubuntu 18.04, 20.04, 21.10, and 22.04.
What does CVE-2022-28654 exploit?
CVE-2022-28654 exploits an issue in the is_closing_session() function that can lead to excessive logging in apport.log.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2022-28654?
Currently, the recommended approach is to apply the necessary updates to mitigate CVE-2022-28654 effectively.
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