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."
                
            References
                    | Link | Resource | 
|---|---|
| http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2956-1 | Vendor Advisory | 
| https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubuntu-core-launcher/+bug/1576699 | 
Configurations
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History
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Information
                Published : 2016-05-13 14:59
Updated : 2016-05-19 16:08
NVD link : CVE-2016-1580
Mitre link : CVE-2016-1580
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-1580
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Products Affected
                canonical
- ubuntu-core-launcher
- ubuntu_linux
CWE
                
                    
                        
                        CWE-264
                        
            Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
