CVE-2015-0278
UnknownEPSS 3.24%
Last modified
CVE-2015-0278 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. libuv before 0.10.34 does not properly drop group privileges, which allows context-dependent attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 3.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
libuv before 0.10.34 does not properly drop group privileges, which allows context-dependent attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 21 |
| Libuv Project | Libuv | <= 0.10.33 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | < 0.10.37 |
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0186.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:228Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libuv/libuv/commit/66ab38918c911bcff025562cf06237d7fedaba0cPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libuv/libuv/pull/215Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-10Third Party Advisory
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0186.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:228Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libuv/libuv/commit/66ab38918c911bcff025562cf06237d7fedaba0cPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libuv/libuv/pull/215Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-10Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-0278?
libuv before 0.10.34 does not properly drop group privileges, which allows context-dependent attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-0278?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0278 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0278?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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