CVE-2020-15708
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.38%
Last modified
CVE-2020-15708 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Ubuntu's packaging of libvirt in 20.04 LTS created a control socket with world read and write permissions. An attacker could use this to overwrite arbitrary files or execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Ubuntu's packaging of libvirt in 20.04 LTS created a control socket with world read and write permissions. An attacker could use this to overwrite arbitrary files or execute arbitrary code.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 20.04 |
References
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4452-1Vendor Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4452-1Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-15708?
Ubuntu's packaging of libvirt in 20.04 LTS created a control socket with world read and write permissions. An attacker could use this to overwrite arbitrary files or execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2020-15708?
CVE-2020-15708 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15708?
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-2020-15708?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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