How severe is CVE-2015-1318?

CVE-2015-1318 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-1318 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1318?

CVE-2015-1318 primarily affects Apport Project Apport. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1318?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-1318 published?

CVE-2015-1318 was published on 2015-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1318

CVE-2015-1318 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apport Project Apport with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Apport Project Apport
Published: 2015-04-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The crash reporting feature in Apport 2.13 through 2.17.x before 2.17.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted usr/share/apport/apport file in a namespace (container).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1318?: The crash reporting feature in Apport 2.13 through 2.17.x before 2.17.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted usr/share/apport/apport file in a namespace (container).
How severe is CVE-2015-1318?: CVE-2015-1318 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-1318 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1318?: CVE-2015-1318 primarily affects Apport Project Apport. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1318?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-1318 published?: CVE-2015-1318 was published on 2015-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:apport_project:apport:2.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apport_project:apport:2.13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apport_project:apport:2.13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apport_project:apport:2.13.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apport_project:apport:2.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apport_project:apport:2.14.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apport_project:apport:2.14.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apport_project:apport:2.14.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apport_project:apport:2.14.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apport_project:apport:2.14.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apport_project:apport:2.14.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apport_project:apport:2.14.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apport_project:apport:2.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apport_project:apport:2.15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apport_project:apport:2.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apport_project:apport:2.16.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apport_project:apport:2.16.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apport_project:apport:2.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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