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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 |
Copyright | Copyright (C) 2015 Greenbone AG |
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