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CVE-2016-1580

N/A
Published: May 13, 2016 at 02:00 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 12:42 AM UTC
2 products affected across 1 vendorUbuntu Core LauncherUbuntu Linux

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Severity
N/A
Exploit prediction
EPSS 3%

Description

The setup_snappy_os_mounts function in the ubuntu-core-launcher package before 1.0.27.1 improperly determines the mount point of bind mounts when using snaps, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or gain privileges via a snap with a name starting with "ubuntu-core."

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Ubuntu Core Launcher· Canonical
95%
1.0.27
canonical-ubuntu-linux (environment)
Ubuntu Linux· Canonicalrubygemsdevice
80%
All versions

Remediation

No guide yet

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Patch and advisory references

References (2)

Vendor Advisoryx_refsource_UBUNTU
Source: [email protected]
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2956-1
x_refsource_CONFIRM
Source: [email protected]
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubuntu-core-launcher/+bug/1576699

CVSS

10HIGH[email protected]
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-264

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