CVE-2015-1869
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.41%
Last modified
CVE-2015-1869 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The default event handling scripts in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) allow local users to gain privileges as demonstrated by a symlink attack on a var_log_messages file.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The default event handling scripts in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) allow local users to gain privileges as demonstrated by a symlink attack on a var_log_messages file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Automatic Bug Reporting Tool | All versions |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/17/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1212861Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/3287aa12eb205cff95cdd00d6d6c5c9a4f8f0ecaPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/7417505e1d93cc95ec648b74e3c801bc67aacb9fPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/17/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1212861Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/3287aa12eb205cff95cdd00d6d6c5c9a4f8f0ecaPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/7417505e1d93cc95ec648b74e3c801bc67aacb9fPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-1869?
The default event handling scripts in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) allow local users to gain privileges as demonstrated by a symlink attack on a var_log_messages file.
How severe is CVE-2015-1869?
CVE-2015-1869 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1869?
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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