The simulate dbus method in aptdaemon before 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu3.1 as packaged in Ubuntu 15.04, before 1.1.1+bzr980-0ubuntu1.1 as packaged in Ubuntu 14.10, before 1.1.1-1ubuntu5.2 as packaged in Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, before 0.43+bzr805-0ubuntu10 as packaged in Ubuntu 12.04 LTS allows local users to obtain sensitive information, or access files with root permissions.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5, requiring local system access to exploit with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from canonical organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2017, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2017-07-21T14:29:00.210
2026-06-17T00:22:11.677
Modified
CVSSv3.0: 5.5 (MEDIUM)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
3.9
6.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | canonical | ubuntu_linux | 12.04 | Yes |
| Operating System | canonical | ubuntu_linux | 14.04 | Yes |
| Operating System | canonical | ubuntu_linux | 14.10 | Yes |
| Operating System | canonical | ubuntu_linux | 15.04 | Yes |
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