CVE-2015-1865

Name: CVE-2015-1865
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-20T18:29:00.483+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-1865 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. fts.c in coreutils 8.4 allows local users to delete arbitrary files.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

fts.c in coreutils 8.4 allows local users to delete arbitrary files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.25%

15.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Coreutils	8.4

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76073Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1211300Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76073Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1211300Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1865?

fts.c in coreutils 8.4 allows local users to delete arbitrary files.

How severe is CVE-2015-1865?

CVE-2015-1865 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1865?

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-2015-1865?

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Source: NVD / NIST