CVE-2012-0949

Publication date 17 May 2012

Last updated 24 July 2024

Ubuntu priority

Medium

Why this priority?

The Apport hook in Update Manager as used by Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, 11.10, and 11.04 uploads certain system state archive files when reporting bugs to Launchpad, which allows remote attackers to read repository credentials by viewing a public bug report.

Status

Package Ubuntu Release Status
update-manager 12.04 LTS precise
Fixed 1:0.156.14.4
11.10 oneiric
Fixed 1:0.152.25.11
11.04 natty
Fixed 1:0.150.5.3
10.04 LTS lucid
Not affected
8.04 LTS hardy
Not affected

References

Related Ubuntu Security Notices (USN)

    • USN-1443-1
    • Update Manager vulnerabilities
    • 17 May 2012

Other references