Apport: is_closing_session() leaks RAM
CVE-2022-28656 Published on June 4, 2024
is_closing_session() allows users to consume RAM in the Apport process
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-28656 is exploitable with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
The software allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-28656
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Affected Versions
Canonical Ltd. Apport:- Before 2.21.0 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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