CVE-2022-28658
MEDIUM
Published Jun 4, 2024
Modified Nov 21, 2024
Description
Apport argument parsing mishandles filename splitting on older kernels resulting in argument spoofing
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CVSS v3.1 Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| apport_project | apport |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-28658? +
Apport argument parsing mishandles filename splitting on older kernels resulting in argument spoofing It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2022-28658? +
CVE-2022-28658 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28658? +
CVE-2022-28658 affects products from apport_project, canonical, specifically: apport, ubuntu_linux. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-28658? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.
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