CVE-2015-1318
The crash reporting feature in Apport 2.13 through 2.17.x before 2.17.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted usr/share/apport/apport file in...
- Published
- Apr 17, 2015
- Updated
- Nov 3, 2025
- Assigning CNA
- canonical
- Evidence observed
- Apr 14, 2015
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CLow · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 90.5%
- Model date
- Sep 21, 2026
EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.
Summary
The crash reporting feature in Apport 2.13 through 2.17.x before 2.17.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted usr/share/apport/apport file in a namespace (container).
Sources
4- CVE-2015-1318Exploit
Exploit I used to claim 10% final-grade extra credit in Matthew Might's Compilers class.
Tavis Ormandy · linux · Apr 14, 2015
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