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CVE-2015-2285

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CVE-2015-2285 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The logrotation script (/etc/cron.daily/upstart) in the Ubuntu Upstart package before 1.13.2-0ubuntu9, as used in Ubuntu Vivid 15.04, allows local users to execute arbitrary commands and gain privileges via a crafted file in /run/user/*/upstart/sessions/.. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The logrotation script (/etc/cron.daily/upstart) in the Ubuntu Upstart package before 1.13.2-0ubuntu9, as used in Ubuntu Vivid 15.04, allows local users to execute arbitrary commands and gain privileges via a crafted file in /run/user/*/upstart/sessions/.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.01%

58.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
UbuntuUpstart<= 1.13.2-0ubuntu7
UbuntuVivid15.04

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2285?
The logrotation script (/etc/cron.daily/upstart) in the Ubuntu Upstart package before 1.13.2-0ubuntu9, as used in Ubuntu Vivid 15.04, allows local users to execute arbitrary commands and gain privileges via a crafted file in /run/user/*/upstart/sessions/.
How severe is CVE-2015-2285?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-2285 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2285?
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