CVE-2016-9949
High
Description
An issue was discovered in Apport before 2.20.4. In apport/ui.py, Apport reads the CrashDB field and it then evaluates the field as Python code if it begins with a "{". This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductApport
PublishedDec 17, 2016
First seenDec 17, 2016
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 ≤ 2.20.3 | — |
| canonical ubuntu_linux | v ≤ 12.10 | — |
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