#VU63373 Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command in python3-apport (Ubuntu package) and apport (Ubuntu package) - CVE-2022-28658

Published: 2022-05-18 | Updated: 2022-05-19

Vulnerability identifier: #VU63373

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28658

CWE-ID: CWE-88

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
python3-apport (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component
apport (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor: Canonical Ltd.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to spoof arguments.

The vulnerability exists due to Apport incorrectly handles filename argument whitespace. A local user can spoof arguments to the Apport daemon.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

python3-apport (Ubuntu package): before 2.20.9-0ubuntu7.28

apport (Ubuntu package): before 2.20.9-0ubuntu7.28

External links
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5427-1

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.