HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-10708
HIGH

CVE-2017-10708

CWE-22Published: July 18, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-10708 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

apport_project1 product(s)
apport
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://launchpad.net/bugs/1700573
ADVISORYhttps://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apport/+changelog
ADVISORYhttps://launchpad.net/bugs/1700573
ADVISORYhttps://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apport/+changelog

All References (4)

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https://launchpad.net/bugs/1700573Third Party Advisory
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https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apport/+changelogThird Party Advisory
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https://launchpad.net/bugs/1700573Third Party Advisory
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https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apport/+changelogThird Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-10708
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 18, 2017

Related CVEs (CWE-22)

CVE-2010-5324
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CVE-2017-12815
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CVE-2010-5323
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CVE-2008-6604
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-10708 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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