Vulnerability Description
The pre-install script in texlive 3.1.20140525_r34255.fc21 as packaged in Fedora 21 and rpm, and texlive 6.20131226_r32488.fc20 and rpm allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a crafted file in the user's home directory.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tug | Texlive | 6.20131226_r32488.fc20 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154198.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154424.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/27/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72826Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1197082Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154198.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154424.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/27/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72826Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1197082Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-0296?
CVE-2015-0296 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). The pre-install script in texlive 3.1.20140525_r34255.fc21 as packaged in Fedora 21 and rpm, and texlive 6.20131226_r32488.fc20 and rpm allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a crafted file ...
How severe is CVE-2015-0296?
CVE-2015-0296 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-0296?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tug Texlive, Fedoraproject Fedora.