Vulnerability Description
The default event handling scripts in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) allow local users to gain privileges as demonstrated by a symlink attack on a var_log_messages file.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Automatic Bug Reporting Tool | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/17/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1212861Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/3287aa12eb205cff95cdd00d6d6c5c9a4f8f0ecaPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/7417505e1d93cc95ec648b74e3c801bc67aacb9fPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/17/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1212861Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/3287aa12eb205cff95cdd00d6d6c5c9a4f8f0ecaPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/7417505e1d93cc95ec648b74e3c801bc67aacb9fPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1869?
CVE-2015-1869 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The default event handling scripts in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) allow local users to gain privileges as demonstrated by a symlink attack on a var_log_messages file.
How severe is CVE-2015-1869?
CVE-2015-1869 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1869?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Automatic Bug Reporting Tool.