CVE-2015-5701
UnknownEPSS 0.42%
Last modified
CVE-2015-5701 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. mktexlsr revision 36855, and before revision 36626 as packaged in texlive allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack. NOTE: this vulnerability exists due to the reversion of a fix of CVE-2015-5700.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
mktexlsr revision 36855, and before revision 36626 as packaged in texlive allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack. NOTE: this vulnerability exists due to the reversion of a fix of CVE-2015-5700.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tug | Texlive | 20100722 |
| Tug | Texlive | 20110705 |
| Tug | Texlive | 20120701 |
| Tug | Texlive | 20130530 |
| Tug | Texlive | 20140525 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/30/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=775139Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1181167Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/30/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=775139Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1181167Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-5701?
mktexlsr revision 36855, and before revision 36626 as packaged in texlive allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack. NOTE: this vulnerability exists due to the reversion of a fix of CVE-2015-5700.
How severe is CVE-2015-5701?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5701 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5701?
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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