CVE-2016-1580 describes a critical vulnerability in the ubuntu-core-launcher package (versions prior to 1.0.27.1) affecting Canonical Ubuntu Core and Ubuntu Linux. The flaw, residing in the setup_snappy_os_mounts function, allows improper determination of bind mount points when using snaps, specifically those named "ubuntu-core." This could enable remote attackers to achieve sensitive information disclosure or privilege escalation. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL), this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with no user interaction, leading to high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.0.27CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:canonical:ubuntu-core-launcher:1.0.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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