CVE-2015-3142

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CVE-2015-3142 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The kernel-invoked coredump processor in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) does not properly check the ownership of files before writing core dumps to them, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging write permissions to the working directory of a crashed application..

Description

The kernel-invoked coredump processor in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) does not properly check the ownership of files before writing core dumps to them, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging write permissions to the working directory of a crashed application.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RedhatAutomatic Bug Reporting Tool<= 2.1.11

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3142?
The kernel-invoked coredump processor in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) does not properly check the ownership of files before writing core dumps to them, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging write permissions to the working directory of a crashed application.
How severe is CVE-2015-3142?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3142 is pending analysis.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3142?
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