How severe is CVE-2025-5467?

CVE-2025-5467 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-5467 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-5467?

CVE-2025-5467 affects Canonical Apport. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5467?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-5467 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-5467 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-202585.

When was CVE-2025-5467 published?

CVE-2025-5467 was published on 2025-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-5467

CVE-2025-5467 is a low-severity vulnerability in Canonical Apport with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-708.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v4: 1.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-202585
Weakness: CWE-708
Affected product: Canonical Apport
Published: 2025-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

It was discovered that process_crash() in data/apport in Canonical's Apport crash reporting tool may create crash files with incorrect group ownership, possibly exposing crash information beyond expected or intended groups.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-5467?: It was discovered that process_crash() in data/apport in Canonical's Apport crash reporting tool may create crash files with incorrect group ownership, possibly exposing crash information beyond expected or intended groups.
How severe is CVE-2025-5467?: CVE-2025-5467 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-5467 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-5467?: CVE-2025-5467 affects Canonical Apport. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5467?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-5467 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-5467 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-202585.
When was CVE-2025-5467 published?: CVE-2025-5467 was published on 2025-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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