CVE-2017-10708: An issue was discovered in Apport through 2.20.x

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-10708?

apport: upgrade to newer than 2.20.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-10708 being exploited?

CVE-2017-10708 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-2017-10708 affect?

CVE-2017-10708 affects apport. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An issue was discovered in Apport through 2.20.x. In apport/report.py, Apport sets the ExecutablePath field and it then uses the path to run package specific hooks without protecting against path traversal. This allows remote attackers to e

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-10708 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting apport. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in Apport through 2.20.x. In apport/report.py, Apport sets the ExecutablePath field and it then uses the path to run package specific hooks without protecting against path traversal. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .crash file.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2017-07-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · 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

2017-07-18 20:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apport project apport UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.20.6

Fixed in: newer than 2.20.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.20.6 (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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-10708?

apport: upgrade to newer than 2.20.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-10708 being exploited?

CVE-2017-10708 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-2017-10708 affect?

CVE-2017-10708 affects apport. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An issue was discovered in Apport through 2.20.x. In apport/report.py, Apport sets the ExecutablePath field and it then uses the path to run package specific hooks without protecting against path traversal. This allows remote attackers to e

How urgent is CVE-2017-10708?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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