SB2024080148 - Ubuntu update for snapd

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SB2024080148 - Ubuntu update for snapd

Published: August 1, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024080148
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 67% Low 33%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-1724)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists die to snapd failes to restrict writes to the $HOME/bin path when using AppArmor for enforcement of sandbox permissions. A remote attacker can trick the victim to install a malicious snap and install arbitrary scripts into the users PATH which.


2) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-29068)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file types when extracting a snap. A remote attacker can trick the victim into installing a malicious snap and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


3) UNIX symbolic link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-29069)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a symlink following issue when extracting a snap. An attacker who could convince a user to install a malicious snap can force the application to write data into a world-readable directory and gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References