Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2021.5122.2
Category:	Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:	Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-5122-2)
Summary:	The remote host is missing an update for the 'apport' package(s) announced via the USN-5122-2 advisory.
Description:	Summary: The remote host is missing an update for the 'apport' package(s) announced via the USN-5122-2 advisory. Vulnerability Insight: USN-5122-1 fixed a vulnerability in Apport. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 14.04 ESM and Ubuntu 16.04 ESM. Original advisory details: It was discovered that Apport could be tricked into writing core files as root into arbitrary directories in certain scenarios. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to escalate privileges. On Ubuntu 16.04 ESM This update will cause Apport to generate all core files in the /var/lib/apport/coredump directory. On Ubuntu 14.04 ESM, core file generation has been disabled by default. Affected Software/OS: 'apport' package(s) on Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 16.04. 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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