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CVE-2021-32553

It was discovered that read_file() in apport/hookutils.py would follow symbolic links or open FIFOs. When this function is used by the openjdk-17 package apport hooks, it could expose private data to other local users.

Severity
Medium 5.5
Published
12 Jun 2021
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
22 Oct 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
JavaServers and applications · cpe:a:oracle:openjdk
  • Version 17

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-32553
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-32553