CVE-2015-1341: Any Python module in sys.path can be imported if the command line of the process triggering the coredump is Py

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-1341?

ubuntu linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; apport: upgrade to 2.19.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-1341 being exploited?

CVE-2015-1341 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2015-1341 affect?

CVE-2015-1341 affects ubuntu linux, apport. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). Any Python module in sys.path can be imported if the command line of the process triggering the coredump is Python and the first argument is -m in Apport before 2.19.2 function _python_module_path.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-1341?

Priority 40/100. High severity; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.4WATCHLISTMITIGATEUPGRADE

CVE-2015-1341 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting ubuntu linux, apport. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Any Python module in sys.path can be imported if the command line of the process triggering the coredump is Python and the first argument is -m in Apport before 2.19.2 function _python_module_path.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.4 (High)
Attack vector	Physical
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2019-04-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Canonical Ltd. · Vendor: canonical

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-04-22 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

canonical ubuntu linux MITIGATE

Affected: 12.04 · 14.04 · 15.04 · 15.10

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.04

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

canonical apport UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.19.2

Fixed in: 2.19.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.19.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade apport

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade apport

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2015-1341?

ubuntu linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; apport: upgrade to 2.19.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-1341 being exploited?

CVE-2015-1341 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-2015-1341 affect?

CVE-2015-1341 affects ubuntu linux, apport. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). Any Python module in sys.path can be imported if the command line of the process triggering the coredump is Python and the first argument is -m in Apport before 2.19.2 function _python_module_path.

How urgent is CVE-2015-1341?

Priority 40/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Python vulnerabilities · Ubuntu vulnerabilities

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