CVE-2015-3149
UnknownEPSS 0.38%
Last modified
CVE-2015-3149 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Hotspot component in OpenJDK8 as packaged in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and 7 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Hotspot component in OpenJDK8 as packaged in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and 7 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Hpc Node | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Hpc Node | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Hpc Node Eus | 7.1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 6.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 6.6z |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1228.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75933Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1213365Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1228.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75933Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1213365Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-3149?
The Hotspot component in OpenJDK8 as packaged in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and 7 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2015-3149?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3149 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3149?
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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