CVE-2020-8831
22.04.2020, 22:15
Apport creates a world writable lock file with root ownership in the world writable /var/lock/apport directory. If the apport/ directory does not exist (this is not uncommon as /var/lock is a tmpfs), it will create the directory, otherwise it will simply continue execution using the existing directory. This allows for a symlink attack if an attacker were to create a symlink at /var/lock/apport, changing apport's lock file location. This file could then be used to escalate privileges, for example. Fixed in versions 2.20.1-0ubuntu2.23, 2.20.9-0ubuntu7.14, 2.20.11-0ubuntu8.8 and 2.20.11-0ubuntu22.
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | 14.04 |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | 16.04 |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | 18.04 |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | 19.10 |
| apport_project | apport | - |
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= Vulnerable software versions
Ubuntu Releases
Common Weakness Enumeration
- CWE-379 - Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Insecure PermissionsThe software creates a temporary file in a directory whose permissions allow unintended actors to determine the file's existence or otherwise access that file.
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')The software attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.