CVE-2015-7724

Name: CVE-2015-7724
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-07T14:29:00.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-7724 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. AMD fglrx-driver before 15.9 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack. NOTE: This vulnerability exists due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-7723.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

AMD fglrx-driver before 15.9 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack. NOTE: This vulnerability exists due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-7723.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Amd	Fglrx-Driver	<= 15.7

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134120/AMD-fglrx-driver-15.7-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Oct/103Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536782/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77361Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2015-7724/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134120/AMD-fglrx-driver-15.7-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Oct/103Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536782/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77361Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2015-7724/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7724?

AMD fglrx-driver before 15.9 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack. NOTE: This vulnerability exists due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-7723.

How severe is CVE-2015-7724?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7724 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7724?

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-2015-7724?

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Source: NVD / NIST