CVE-2015-1338
High
Description
kernel_crashdump in Apport before 2.19 allows local users to cause a denial of service (disk consumption) or possibly gain privileges via a (1) symlink or (2) hard link attack on /var/crash/vmcore.log.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductApport
PublishedOct 1, 2015
First seenOct 1, 2015
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apport_project apport | v ≤ 2.18.1 | — |
| canonical ubuntu_linux | 12.04, 14.04, 15.04 | — |
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