CVE-2016-9949 | Apport up to 2.20.3 apport/ui.py CrashDB code injection (USN-3157-1 / EDB-40937)
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apport up to 2.20.3. This affects an unknown part of the file apport/ui.py. The manipulation of the argument CrashDB with the input { leads to code injection.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-9949. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.