Snap Trap: The Hidden Dangers Within Ubuntu's Package Suggestion System
Snap Trap: The Hidden Dangers Within Ubuntu's Package Suggestion System

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Snap Trap: The Hidden Dangers Within Ubuntu's Package Suggestion System

Aqua Nautilus researchers have identified a security issue that arises from the interaction between Ubuntu’s command-not-found package and the snap package repository. While command-not-found serves as a convenient tool for suggesting installations for uninstalled commands, it can be inadvertently manipulated by attackers through the snap repository, leading to deceptive recommendations of malicious packages.