CVE-2021-32554
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 xorg 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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