CVE-2015-3159

Name: CVE-2015-3159
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-14T18:15:10.993+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-3159 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The abrt-action-install-debuginfo-to-abrt-cache help program in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) does not properly handle the process environment before invoking abrt-action-install-debuginfo, which allows local users to gain privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The abrt-action-install-debuginfo-to-abrt-cache help program in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) does not properly handle the process environment before invoking abrt-action-install-debuginfo, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Automatic Bug Reporting Tool	All versions

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1216962Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/9943a77bca37a0829ccd3784d1dfab37f8c24e7bPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/9a4100678fea4d60ec93d35f4c5de2e9ad054f3aPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1216962Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/9943a77bca37a0829ccd3784d1dfab37f8c24e7bPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/9a4100678fea4d60ec93d35f4c5de2e9ad054f3aPatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 14, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3159?

How severe is CVE-2015-3159?

CVE-2015-3159 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3159?

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