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CVE-2016-1580: The setup_snappy_os_mounts function in the ubuntu-core-launcher package before 1.0.27.1 improperly determin...

The setup_snappy_os_mounts function in the ubuntu-core-launcher package before 1.0.27.1 improperly determines the mount point of bind mounts when using snaps, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or gain privileges via a snap with a name starting with "ubuntu-core."

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This Ubuntu snap launcher flaw could let a specially named snap confuse bind-mount handling and potentially read sensitive data or gain privileges. The affected package is ubuntu-core-launcher before 1.0.27.1. The source bundle does not show active exploitation or a CVSS score. Exposure is most likely on Ubuntu systems using the vulnerable ubuntu-core-launcher package with snaps enabled. Risk depends on whether untrusted or third-party snaps can be installed or run. The bundle does not identify specific Ubuntu releases or deployment prevalence. Treat this as a targeted Linux platform hardening item, not an emergency internet-wide event based on current evidence. Prioritize affected Ubuntu snap hosts, especially where users or automation can install untrusted snaps. Mitigation focus: Apply Ubuntu updates referenced by USN-2956-1.; Ensure ubuntu-core-launcher is upgraded to 1.0.27.1 or later.; Restrict installation of untrusted snaps on affected systems..

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