Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2021.4720.2
Category:	Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:	Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-4720-2)
Summary:	The remote host is missing an update for the 'apport' package(s) announced via the USN-4720-2 advisory.
Description:	Summary: The remote host is missing an update for the 'apport' package(s) announced via the USN-4720-2 advisory. Vulnerability Insight: USN-4720-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in Apport. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 14.04 ESM. Original advisory details: Itai Greenhut discovered that Apport incorrectly parsed certain files in the /proc filesystem. A local attacker could use this issue to escalate privileges and run arbitrary code. (CVE-2021-25682, CVE-2021-25683) Itai Greenhut discovered that Apport incorrectly handled opening certain special files. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to cause Apport to hang, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2021-25684) Affected Software/OS: 'apport' package(s) on Ubuntu 14.04. 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-2021-25682 https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apport/+bug/1912326 Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2021-25683 Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2021-25684
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