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CVE-2015-7758

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

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CVE-2015-7758 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Gummi 0.6.5 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary dot file that uses the name of an existing file and a (1) .aux, (2) .log, (3) .out, (4) .pdf, or (5) .toc extension for the file name, as demonstrated by .thesis.tex.aux.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Gummi 0.6.5 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary dot file that uses the name of an existing file and a (1) .aux, (2) .log, (3) .out, (4) .pdf, or (5) .toc extension for the file name, as demonstrated by .thesis.tex.aux.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.39%

31.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpensuseLeap42.1
OpensuseOpensuse13.1
OpensuseOpensuse13.2
Gummi ProjectGummi0.6.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7758?
Gummi 0.6.5 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary dot file that uses the name of an existing file and a (1) .aux, (2) .log, (3) .out, (4) .pdf, or (5) .toc extension for the file name, as demonstrated by .thesis.tex.aux.
How severe is CVE-2015-7758?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7758 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7758?
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