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CVE-2015-4156

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

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CVE-2015-4156 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GNU Parallel before 20150522 (Nepal), when using (1) --cat or (2) --fifo with --sshlogin, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GNU Parallel before 20150522 (Nepal), when using (1) --cat or (2) --fifo with --sshlogin, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.37%

28.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpensuseOpensuse13.1
OpensuseOpensuse13.2
GnuParallel<= 20150322

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-4156?
GNU Parallel before 20150522 (Nepal), when using (1) --cat or (2) --fifo with --sshlogin, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2015-4156?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4156 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4156?
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