CVE-2015-0853
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 3.31%
Last modified
CVE-2015-0853 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. svn-workbench 1.6.2 and earlier on a system with xeyes installed allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by using the "Command Shell" menu item while in the directory trunk/$(xeyes).. EPSS estimates a 3.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
svn-workbench 1.6.2 and earlier on a system with xeyes installed allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by using the "Command Shell" menu item while in the directory trunk/$(xeyes).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pysvn Project | Svn-Workbench | <= 1.6.2 |
References
- http://pysvn.tigris.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=202Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/13/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=798863Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/svn-workbench/+bug/1495268Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1262928Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://pysvn.tigris.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=202Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/13/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=798863Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/svn-workbench/+bug/1495268Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1262928Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-0853?
svn-workbench 1.6.2 and earlier on a system with xeyes installed allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by using the "Command Shell" menu item while in the directory trunk/$(xeyes).
How severe is CVE-2015-0853?
CVE-2015-0853 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0853?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2015-0853?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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