Vulnerability Description
Audit before 2.4.4 in Linux does not sanitize escape characters in filenames.
CVSS Score
5.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Audit Project | Linux Audit | <= 2.4.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/13/9Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76840Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1251621Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://people.redhat.com/sgrubb/audit/ChangeLogRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/13/9Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76840Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1251621Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://people.redhat.com/sgrubb/audit/ChangeLogRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5186?
CVE-2015-5186 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Audit before 2.4.4 in Linux does not sanitize escape characters in filenames.
How severe is CVE-2015-5186?
CVE-2015-5186 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-5186?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Audit Project Linux Audit.