Vulnerability Description
The kernel-invoked coredump processor in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) does not properly check the ownership of files before writing core dumps to them, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging write permissions to the working directory of a crashed application.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Automatic Bug Reporting Tool | <= 2.1.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1083.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1210.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/17/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75116Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1212818Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1083.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1210.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/17/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75116Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1212818Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-3142?
CVE-2015-3142 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). The kernel-invoked coredump processor in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) does not properly check the ownership of files before writing core dumps to them, which allows local users to obtain sensit...
How severe is CVE-2015-3142?
CVE-2015-3142 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-2015-3142?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Automatic Bug Reporting Tool.