CVE-2015-0296

Name: CVE-2015-0296
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-06T22:29:00.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-0296 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The pre-install script in texlive 3.1.20140525_r34255.fc21 as packaged in Fedora 21 and rpm, and texlive 6.20131226_r32488.fc20 and rpm allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a crafted file in the user's home directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The pre-install script in texlive 3.1.20140525_r34255.fc21 as packaged in Fedora 21 and rpm, and texlive 6.20131226_r32488.fc20 and rpm allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a crafted file in the user's home directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tug	Texlive	6.20131226_r32488.fc20
Tug	Texlive	3.1.20140525_r34255.fc21

References

http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154198.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154424.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/27/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72826Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1197082Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154198.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154424.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/27/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72826Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1197082Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 6, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0296?

How severe is CVE-2015-0296?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0296 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0296?

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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Source: NVD / NIST