CVE-2023-1326: local privilege escalation in apport-cli

Published Apr 13, 2023
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Updated

A privilege escalation attack was found in apport-cli 2.26.0 and earlier which is similar to CVE-2023-26604. If a system is specially configured to allow unprivileged users to run sudo apport-cli, less is configured as the pager, and the terminal size can be set: a local attacker can escalate privilege. It is extremely unlikely that a system administrator would configure sudo to allow unprivileged users to perform this class of exploit.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Canonical apport<=2.26.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=20.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=22.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=22.10

Event History

Apr 13, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:15 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via Debian·12:15 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Feb 7, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:04 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-1326?

CVE-2023-1326 is a privilege escalation attack found in apport-cli 2.26.0 and earlier.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1326?

CVE-2023-1326 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-1326?

The affected software versions include apport-cli 2.26.0 and earlier, as well as Canonical Apport, and various versions of Canonical Ubuntu Linux (18.04, 20.04, 22.04, and 22.10).

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-1326?

To fix CVE-2023-1326, you should update to the latest version of apport (2.26.1 for Ubuntu) or apply the recommended security patches provided by Canonical Ubuntu Linux.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-1326?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-1326 on the Debian security tracker, GitHub repository of Canonical Apport, and the Ubuntu security notices.

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