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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.842169
Category:Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-2569-1)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the 'apport' package(s) announced via the USN-2569-1 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'apport' package(s) announced via the USN-2569-1 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
Stephane Graber and Tavis Ormandy independently discovered that Apport
incorrectly handled the crash reporting feature. A local attacker could use
this issue to gain elevated privileges.

Affected Software/OS:
'apport' package(s) on Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 14.10.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
7.2

CVSS Vector:
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2015-1318
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36782/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43971/
http://www.osvdb.org/120803
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2569-1
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