CVE-2015-8621
UnknownEPSS 0.37%
Last modified
CVE-2015-8621 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. t-coffee before 11.00.8cbe486-2 allows local users to write to ~/.t_coffee globally.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
t-coffee before 11.00.8cbe486-2 allows local users to write to ~/.t_coffee globally.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tcoffee | T-Coffee | <= 11.00.8cbe486-1 |
References
- http://cve.killedkenny.io/cve/CVE-2015-8621Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/23/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=751579Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2015/CVE-2015-8621.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-8621/Third Party Advisory
- http://cve.killedkenny.io/cve/CVE-2015-8621Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/23/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=751579Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2015/CVE-2015-8621.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-8621/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-8621?
t-coffee before 11.00.8cbe486-2 allows local users to write to ~/.t_coffee globally.
How severe is CVE-2015-8621?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8621 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8621?
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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