Intrusion PreventionUbuntu.Apport.CrashDB.Code.Injection
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Command Execution vulnerability in Ubuntu Apport.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation when the vulnerable software handles a crafted Apport crash file. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application.
Affected Products
Apport before 2.20.4
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the latest update from the vendor
https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3157-1/
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
| Date | Version | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-13 | 14.632 | Severity:critical:high |
| ID | 44292 |
| Created | Aug 02, 2017 |
| Updated | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2016-9949 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 0.57% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Linux, BSD |
| Affected App | Other |