Vulnerability Description
GNU Parallel before 20150522 (Nepal), when using (1) --cat or (2) --fifo with --sshlogin, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
CVSS Score
3.6
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Gnu | Parallel | <= 20150322 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/parallel/2015-04/msg00045.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/parallel/2015-05/msg00024.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-05/msg00090.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74961
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/parallel/2015-04/msg00045.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/parallel/2015-05/msg00024.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-05/msg00090.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74961
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-4156?
CVE-2015-4156 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 (LOW). GNU Parallel before 20150522 (Nepal), when using (1) --cat or (2) --fifo with --sshlogin, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2015-4156?
CVE-2015-4156 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-4156?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Opensuse, Gnu Parallel.