CVE-2020-15704
01.09.2020, 00:15
The modprobe child process in the ./debian/patches/load_ppp_generic_if_needed patch file incorrectly handled module loading. A local non-root attacker could exploit the MODPROBE_OPTIONS environment variable to read arbitrary root files. Fixed in 2.4.5-5ubuntu1.4, 2.4.5-5.1ubuntu2.3+esm2, 2.4.7-1+2ubuntu1.16.04.3, 2.4.7-2+2ubuntu1.3, 2.4.7-2+4.1ubuntu5.1, 2.4.7-2+4.1ubuntu6. Was ZDI-CAN-11504.Enginsight
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| canonical | ppp | 𝑥 < 2.4.7-1\+ubuntu1.16.04.3 |
| canonical | ppp | 𝑥 < 2.4.7-2\+2ubuntu1.3 |
| canonical | ppp | 𝑥 < 2.4.7-2\+4.1ubuntu5.1 |
| canonical | ppp | 𝑥 < 2.4.5-5ubuntu1.4 |
| canonical | ppp | 𝑥 < 2.4.5-5.1ubuntu2.3\+esm2 |
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= Vulnerable software versions
Debian Releases
Ubuntu Releases
Common Weakness Enumeration
- CWE-200 - Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized ActorThe product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
- CWE-20 - Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.