CVE-2021-25682
CVE-2021-25682 is a high-severity vulnerability in Canonical Apport with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-74.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-74
- Affected product: Canonical Apport
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
It was discovered that the get_pid_info() function in data/apport did not properly parse the /proc/pid/status file from the kernel.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-25682?
- It was discovered that the get_pid_info() function in data/apport did not properly parse the /proc/pid/status file from the kernel.
- How severe is CVE-2021-25682?
- CVE-2021-25682 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-25682 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-25682?
- CVE-2021-25682 affects Canonical Apport. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-25682?
- 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-2021-25682 published?
- CVE-2021-25682 was published on 2021-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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