CVE-2015-1336
UnknownEPSS 1.05%
Last modified
CVE-2015-1336 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The daily mandb cleanup job in Man-db before 2.7.6.1-1 as packaged in Ubuntu and Debian allows local users with access to the man account to gain privileges via vectors involving insecure chown use.. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The daily mandb cleanup job in Man-db before 2.7.6.1-1 as packaged in Ubuntu and Debian allows local users with access to the man account to gain privileges via vectors involving insecure chown use.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Man-Db Project | Man-Db | <= 2.7.6.1 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140759/Man-db-2.6.7.1-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2015/CVE-2015-1336.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.halfdog.net/Security/2015/MandbSymlinkLocalRootPrivilegeEscalation/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/14/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79723Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=840357Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/man-db/+bug/1482786Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-12Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140759/Man-db-2.6.7.1-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2015/CVE-2015-1336.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.halfdog.net/Security/2015/MandbSymlinkLocalRootPrivilegeEscalation/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/14/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79723Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=840357Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/man-db/+bug/1482786Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-12Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-1336?
The daily mandb cleanup job in Man-db before 2.7.6.1-1 as packaged in Ubuntu and Debian allows local users with access to the man account to gain privileges via vectors involving insecure chown use.
How severe is CVE-2015-1336?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1336 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1336?
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-2015-1336?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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