CVE-2020-15704
pppd arbitrary file read information disclosure vulnerability
Description
The modprobe child process in the ./debian/patches/load_ppp_generic_if_needed patch file incorrectly handled module loading. A local non-root attacker could exploit the MODPROBE_OPTIONS environment variable to read arbitrary root files. Fixed in 2.4.5-5ubuntu1.4, 2.4.5-5.1ubuntu2.3+esm2, 2.4.7-1+2ubuntu1.16.04.3, 2.4.7-2+2ubuntu1.3, 2.4.7-2+4.1ubuntu5.1, 2.4.7-2+4.1ubuntu6. Was ZDI-CAN-11504.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:NIntegrityNone
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Canonical Ltd.
commercial·GBaka Canonical
Сообщество свободного программного обеспечения
oss-projectaka fsf
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
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Initial Access
References
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4451-1
ubuntu.com
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-15704
security-tracker.debian.org
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4451-1
ubuntu.com
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