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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.842170
Category:Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-2569-2)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the 'apport' package(s) announced via the USN-2569-2 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'apport' package(s) announced via the USN-2569-2 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
USN-2569-1 fixed a vulnerability in Apport. Tavis Ormandy discovered that
the fixed packages were still vulnerable to a privilege escalation attack.
This update completely disables crash report handling for containers until
a more complete solution is available.

Original advisory details:

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:
5.0

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

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