CVE-2017-10708

7.8 HIGH
Published: July 18, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

An issue was discovered in Apport through 2.20.x. In apport/report.py, Apport sets the ExecutablePath field and it then uses the path to run package specific hooks without protecting against path traversal. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .crash file.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://launchpad.net/bugs/1700573
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apport/+changelog
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
https://launchpad.net/bugs/1700573
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apport/+changelog
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.1%
79th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

apport_project