CVE-2015-1318: The crash reporting feature in Apport 2.13 through 2.17.x before 2.17.1 allows local users to gain privileges

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-1318 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting apport. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The crash reporting feature in Apport 2.13 through 2.17.x before 2.17.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted usr/share/apport/apport file in a namespace (container).

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.2% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2015-04-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Canonical Ltd. · Vendor: apport project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-04-17 17:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 2.13 · 2.13.1 · 2.13.2 · 2.13.3 · 2.14 · 2.14.1 · 2.14.2 · 2.14.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.13

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy apport || rpm -q apport || apport --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison apport sudo apt install apport=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.13> sudo apt-mark hold apport

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list apport sudo dnf downgrade apport-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.13> sudo dnf versionlock add apport

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Apport 2.14.1 (Ubuntu 14.04.2) - Local Privilege Escalation
Exploit-DB: Apport/Abrt (Ubuntu / Fedora) - Local Privilege Escalation
Exploit-DB: Apport/ABRT - 'chroot' Local Privilege Escalation (Metasploit)
Metasploit: Apport / ABRT chroot Privilege Escalation

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-1318?

apport: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-1318 being exploited?

CVE-2015-1318 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-1318 affect?

CVE-2015-1318 affects apport. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The crash reporting feature in Apport 2.13 through 2.17.x before 2.17.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted usr/share/apport/apport file in a namespace (container).

How urgent is CVE-2015-1318?

Priority 53/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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References

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