CVE-2021-32557
CVE-2021-32557 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Canonical Apport with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2. 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-59.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.2)
- CVSS v2: 3.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-59
- Affected product: Canonical Apport
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
It was discovered that the process_report() function in data/whoopsie-upload-all allowed arbitrary file writes via symlinks.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-32557?
- It was discovered that the process_report() function in data/whoopsie-upload-all allowed arbitrary file writes via symlinks.
- How severe is CVE-2021-32557?
- CVE-2021-32557 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2021-32557 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-32557?
- CVE-2021-32557 affects Canonical Apport. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-32557?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-32557 published?
- CVE-2021-32557 was published on 2021-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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