Vulnerability Description
The polkit_backend_action_pool_init function in polkitbackend/polkitbackendactionpool.c in PolicyKit (aka polkit) before 0.113 might allow local users to gain privileges via duplicate action IDs in action descriptions.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Polkit Project | Polkit | <= 0.112 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/polkit-devel/2015-July/000432.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00010.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00042.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035023
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=83590
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1245673
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-07
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3717-2/
- http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/polkit-devel/2015-July/000432.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00010.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00042.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035023
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=83590
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1245673
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-07
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-3255?
CVE-2015-3255 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The polkit_backend_action_pool_init function in polkitbackend/polkitbackendactionpool.c in PolicyKit (aka polkit) before 0.113 might allow local users to gain privileges via duplicate action IDs in ac...
How severe is CVE-2015-3255?
CVE-2015-3255 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-3255?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Polkit Project Polkit.