CVE-2021-32552
High
Description
It was discovered that read_file() in apport/hookutils.py would follow symbolic links or open FIFOs. When this function is used by the openjdk-16 package apport hooks, it could expose private data to other local users.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.3
Exploit probability—
ProductCanonical Ubuntu Linux
PublishedJun 12, 2021
First seenJun 12, 2021
Weakness typeCWE-59Improper link resolutionCWE-61CWE-61
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| canonical ubuntu_linux | 18.04, 20.04, 20.10, 21.04, 21.10 | — |
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