CVE-2025-5467
Ubuntu Apport Insecure File Permissions Vulnerability
Description
It was discovered that process_crash() in data/apport in Canonical's Apport crash reporting tool may create crash files with incorrect group ownership, possibly exposing crash information beyond expected or intended groups.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 10, 2025, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 10, 2025, 6:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | cc1ad9ee-3454-478d-9317-d3e869d708bc | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Apport to the latest version.
- Review and correct file permissions manually if needed.
- Verify group ownership on generated crash files.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-5467.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://bugs.launchpad.net/apport/+bug/2106338 | |
| https://www.stratascale.com/resource/cve-2025-32462-ubuntu-apport-vulnerability/ |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 10, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description It was discovered that process_crash() in data/apport in Canonical's Apport crash reporting tool may create crash files with incorrect group ownership, possibly exposing crash information beyond expected or intended groups. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-708 Added Reference https://bugs.launchpad.net/apport/+bug/2106338 Added Reference https://www.stratascale.com/resource/cve-2025-32462-ubuntu-apport-vulnerability/