CVE-2012-0949

N/A Unknown
Published: May 31, 2012 Modified: April 29, 2026
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Description

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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://osvdb.org/82020
Source: security@ubuntu.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/49230
Source: security@ubuntu.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53605
Source: security@ubuntu.com
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1443-1
Source: security@ubuntu.com
Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/82020
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://secunia.com/advisories/49230
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53605
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1443-1
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75728
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

10 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.1%
80th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

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