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CVE-2016-9949

HighPublished

An issue was discovered in Apport before 2.20.4. In apport/ui.py, Apport reads the CrashDB field and it then evaluates the field as Python code if it begins...

Published: Dec 17, 2016
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Dec 14, 2016

Primary CVSS

9.3/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

26.1%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 97.9%
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

An issue was discovered in Apport before 2.20.4. In apport/ui.py, Apport reads the CrashDB field and it then evaluates the field as Python code if it begins with a "{". This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code.

Sources

Apport 2.x (Ubuntu Desktop 12.10 < 16.04) - Local Code ExecutionExploit
Donncha OCearbhaill · linux · Dec 14, 2016

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