CVE-2015-3159 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

The abrt-action-install-debuginfo-to-abrt-cache help program in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) does not properly handle the process environment before invoking abrt-action-install-debuginfo, which allows local users to gain privileges.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Automatic Bug Reporting Tool	-

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1216962Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/9943a77bca37a0829ccd3784d1dfab37f8c24e7bPatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/9a4100678fea4d60ec93d35f4c5de2e9ad054f3aPatchThird Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1216962Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/9943a77bca37a0829ccd3784d1dfab37f8c24e7bPatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/9a4100678fea4d60ec93d35f4c5de2e9ad054f3aPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-3159?

CVE-2015-3159 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The abrt-action-install-debuginfo-to-abrt-cache help program in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) does not properly handle the process environment before invoking abrt-action-install-debuginfo, whic...

How severe is CVE-2015-3159?

CVE-2015-3159 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-2015-3159?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Automatic Bug Reporting Tool.