High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Jul 18, 2017· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2017-10708
CVE-2017-10708
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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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:apport_project:apport:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:apport_project:apport:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=2.20.6
- (no CPE)range: <=2.20.x
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- launchpad.net/bugs/1700573nvdThird Party Advisory
- launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apport/+changelognvdThird Party Advisory
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