CVE-2021-32557
7.1
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.2
Source: NVD
Description
It was discovered that the process_report() function in data/whoopsie-upload-all allowed arbitrary file writes via symlinks.
Affected (6)
Related CWEs
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
CWE-61
UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following
The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files.
References (2)
Source: security@ubuntu.com
ExploitVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
ExploitVendor Advisory
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