How severe is CVE-2017-10708?

CVE-2017-10708 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-10708 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-10708?

CVE-2017-10708 affects Apport Project Apport. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-10708?

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-2017-10708 published?

CVE-2017-10708 was published on 2017-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-10708

CVE-2017-10708 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apport Project Apport with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Apport Project Apport
Published: 2017-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Apport through 2.20.x. In apport/report.py, Apport sets the ExecutablePath field and it then uses the path to run package specific hooks without protecting against path traversal. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .crash file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-10708?: An issue was discovered in Apport through 2.20.x. In apport/report.py, Apport sets the ExecutablePath field and it then uses the path to run package specific hooks without protecting against path traversal. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .crash file.
How severe is CVE-2017-10708?: CVE-2017-10708 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-10708 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-10708?: CVE-2017-10708 affects Apport Project Apport. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10708?: 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-2017-10708 published?: CVE-2017-10708 was published on 2017-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apport_project:apport:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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