# CVE-2019-7304: golang-github-snapcore-snapd-dev: Canonical snapd before version 2.37.1 incorrectly performed socket owner validation, allowing an attacker to run arbi...

CVE-2019-7304 is fixed in 9 products on 1 platform, first by golang-github-snapcore-snapd-dev 2.34.2+18.04.1, released February 12, 2019. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-7304
- Priority: High
- CVSS: n/a (High)
- EPSS: 0.6108
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Feb 12, 2019

## Description

Canonical snapd before version 2.37.1 incorrectly performed socket owner validation, allowing an attacker to run arbitrary commands as root. This issue affects: Canonical snapd versions prior to 2.37.1.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | golang-github-snapcore-snapd-dev Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.34.2+18.04.1 | [golang-github-snapcore-snapd-dev 2.34.2+18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-golang-github-snapcore-snapd-dev-2.34.2-18.04.1.md) | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Linux | golang-github-ubuntu-core-snappy-dev Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.34.2+18.04.1 | [golang-github-ubuntu-core-snappy-dev 2.34.2+18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-golang-github-ubuntu-core-snappy-dev-2.34.2-18.04.1.md) | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Linux | snap-confine Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.34.2+18.04.1 | [snap-confine 2.34.2+18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-snap-confine-2.34.2-18.04.1.md) | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Linux | snapd Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.34.2+18.04.1 | [snapd 2.34.2+18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-snapd-2.34.2-18.04.1.md) | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Linux | snapd-xdg-open Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.34.2+18.04.1 | [snapd-xdg-open 2.34.2+18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-snapd-xdg-open-2.34.2-18.04.1.md) | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Linux | ubuntu-core-launcher Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.34.2+18.04.1 | [ubuntu-core-launcher 2.34.2+18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-ubuntu-core-launcher-2.34.2-18.04.1.md) | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Linux | ubuntu-core-snapd-units Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.34.2+18.04.1 | [ubuntu-core-snapd-units 2.34.2+18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-ubuntu-core-snapd-units-2.34.2-18.04.1.md) | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Linux | ubuntu-snappy Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.34.2+18.04.1 | [ubuntu-snappy 2.34.2+18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-ubuntu-snappy-2.34.2-18.04.1.md) | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Linux | ubuntu-snappy-cli Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.34.2+18.04.1 | [ubuntu-snappy-cli 2.34.2+18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-ubuntu-snappy-cli-2.34.2-18.04.1.md) | Feb 12, 2019 |

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