high7.2Public exploit code
CVE-2015-1318
The crash reporting feature in Apport 2.13 through 2.17.x before 2.17.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted usr/share/apport/apport file in a n…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Apport/ABRT - 'chroot' Local Privilege Escalation (Metasploit)2018-02-05 · local · linux · Verified
- Apport/Abrt (Ubuntu / Fedora) - Local Privilege Escalation2015-04-14 · local · linux · Verified
- Apport 2.14.1 (Ubuntu 14.04.2) - Local Privilege Escalation2015-04-17 · local · linux
Impact
The crash reporting feature in Apport 2.13 through 2.17.x before 2.17.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted usr/share/apport/apport file in a namespace (container).
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apport Project | Apport | Versions 2.13, 2.13.1, 2.13.2, 2.13.3, 2.14, 2.14.1 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://www.osvdb.org/120803
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2569-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/%2Bsource/apport/%2Bbug/1438758
- https://launchpad.net/apport/trunk/2.17.1
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36782/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43971/
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jun/9
- http://www.osvdb.org/120803
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2569-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/%2Bsource/apport/%2Bbug/1438758
- https://launchpad.net/apport/trunk/2.17.1
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36782/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43971/