CVE-2015-5273
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CVE-2015-5273 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The abrt-action-install-debuginfo-to-abrt-cache help program in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) before 2.7.1 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on unpacked.cpio in a pre-created directory with a predictable name in /var/tmp.. EPSS estimates a 0.91% 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) before 2.7.1 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on unpacked.cpio in a pre-created directory with a predictable name in /var/tmp.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Automatic Bug Reporting Tool | <= 2.7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Hpc Node | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2505.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2505.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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