CVE-2015-5602
UnknownEPSS 1.46%
Last modified
CVE-2015-5602 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. sudoedit in Sudo before 1.8.15 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on a file whose full path is defined using multiple wildcards in /etc/sudoers, as demonstrated by "/home/*/*/file.txt.". EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
sudoedit in Sudo before 1.8.15 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on a file whose full path is defined using multiple wildcards in /etc/sudoers, as demonstrated by "/home/*/*/file.txt."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sudo Project | Sudo | <= 1.8.14 |
References
- http://bugzilla.sudo.ws/show_bug.cgi?id=707Exploit, Issue Tracking
- http://www.sudo.ws/stable.html#1.8.15Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201606-13Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37710/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://bugzilla.sudo.ws/show_bug.cgi?id=707Exploit, Issue Tracking
- http://www.sudo.ws/stable.html#1.8.15Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201606-13Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37710/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-5602?
sudoedit in Sudo before 1.8.15 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on a file whose full path is defined using multiple wildcards in /etc/sudoers, as demonstrated by "/home/*/*/file.txt."
How severe is CVE-2015-5602?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5602 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5602?
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-2015-5602?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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