CVE-2016-9949: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-9949: An issue was discovered in Apport before 2.20.4.

An issue was discovered in Apport before 2.20.4. In apport/ui.py, Apport reads the CrashDB field and it then evaluates the field as Python code if it begins with a "{". This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 03:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-9949 is a code execution flaw in Apport before 2.20.4. Apport could treat a crafted CrashDB field as Python code, allowing a remote attacker to run code through crash-report handling. This is serious where vulnerable Apport installations process attacker-influenced crash data. Likely exposure is limited to systems running Apport before 2.20.4, especially Ubuntu environments using Apport for crash reporting. Exposure depends on whether an attacker can influence crash-report content, including the CrashDB field. Prioritize remediation where Apport is present on user workstations or systems handling untrusted crash reports. The business concern is remote code execution through a trusted crash-reporting component, with public exploit material available. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apport to 2.20.4 or a vendor-patched package.; Review Ubuntu USN-3157-1 for affected releases and package guidance.; Prioritize systems that process crash reports from untrusted sources..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 13:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 17, 2016, 03:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://github.com/DonnchaC/ubuntu-apport-exploitationCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://donncha.is/2016/12/compromising-ubuntu-desktop/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://bugs.launchpad.net/apport/+bug/1648806CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
40937CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

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