Ubuntu RCE

[abduladil02]

Issue: A critical vulnerability in Ubuntu Linux operating system that would allow an attacker to remotely compromise a target computer using a malicious file.

CVSS: 8.9 High

Impact: An attacker can execute malicious commands and programs

Bug Discussion Link: https://bugs.launchpad.net/apport/+bug/1648806

Fix: Patch has been provided by ubuntu.

Patch Link: https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-3157-1/

Exploit:https://github.com/DonnchaC/ubuntu-apport-exploitation

[Jassi]

Thank you Abdul for the link and information. I have ubuntu 16.04 LTS and updated that apport and its associated version as per given directions.