CVE-2015-3243

Name: CVE-2015-3243
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-25T18:29:00.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-3243 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. rsyslog uses weak permissions for generating log files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading files in /var/log/cron.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

rsyslog uses weak permissions for generating log files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading files in /var/log/cron.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-532

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rsyslog	Rsyslog	All versions

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/18/12Mailing List, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/20/3Mailing List, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75298Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032885Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1232826Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/18/12Mailing List, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/20/3Mailing List, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75298Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032885Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1232826Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 25, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3243?

rsyslog uses weak permissions for generating log files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading files in /var/log/cron.

How severe is CVE-2015-3243?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3243 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3243?

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-2015-3243?

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Source: NVD / NIST