CVE-2012-0949 json
The Apport hook in Update Manager as used by Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, 11.10, and 11.04 uploads certain system state archive files when reporting b…
published 2012-05-31 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-0972
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.1%
- EPSS 2.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 81%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The Apport hook in Update Manager as used by Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, 11.10, and 11.04 uploads certain system state archive files when reporting bugs to Launchpad, which allows remote attackers to read repository credentials by viewing a public bug report.
Exploit prediction
2.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
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ubuntu.com
/usn/USN-1443-1
vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/49230
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/75728
vdb-entry
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osvdb.org
/82020
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/53605
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-0949
- NVD CVE-2012-0949
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