CVE-2015-3159
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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/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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