CVE-2015-3149

Name: CVE-2015-3149
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-25T18:29:00.383+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

0.38%

30.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

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: Jul 25, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-3149?

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Source: NVD / NIST