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CVE-2019-11480

8.4 · HIGH

The pc-kernel snap build process hardcoded the --allow-insecure-repositories and --allow-unauthenticated apt options when creating the build chroot environment.

Published Apr 14, 2020CWE-353EPSS 0.51%

Overview

CVE-2019-11480 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 14, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The pc-kernel snap build process hardcoded the --allow-insecure-repositories and --allow-unauthenticated apt options when creating the build chroot environment. This could allow an attacker who is able to perform a MITM attack between the build environment and the Ubuntu archive to install a malicious package within the build chroot. This issue affects pc-kernel versions prior to and including 2019-07-16

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refbugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1836041Refcve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-11480Refbugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1836041Refcve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-11480

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-11480?

CVE-2019-11480 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 14, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-11480?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-11480?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2019-11480?

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