PT-2015-3094 · Canonical · Module::Signature+1
John Lightsey
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Published
2015-04-23
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Updated
2024-06-15
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CVE-2015-3408
CVSS v2.0
10
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Module::Signature versions prior to 0.74
Description
The issue is related to the lack of input sanitization in the Module::Signature module of the Ubuntu operating system. This can be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands using a specially crafted SIGNATURE file. The exploitation occurs when the module generates checksums from a signed manifest and does not properly handle the crafted file.
Recommendations
For Module::Signature versions prior to 0.74, update to version 0.74 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the Module::Signature module to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the module to generate checksums from signed manifests until the issue is resolved.
Fix
RCE
Command Injection
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Module::Signature
Ubuntu