Vulnerability Description
The service daemon in CRIU does not properly restrict access to non-dumpable processes, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via (1) process dumps or (2) ptrace access.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Criu | Checkpoint\/Restore In Userspace | - |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-09/msg00030.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/25/5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1256728
- https://lists.openvz.org/pipermail/criu/2015-August/021847.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-09/msg00030.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/25/5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1256728
- https://lists.openvz.org/pipermail/criu/2015-August/021847.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5231?
CVE-2015-5231 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The service daemon in CRIU does not properly restrict access to non-dumpable processes, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via (1) process dumps or (2) ptrace access.
How severe is CVE-2015-5231?
CVE-2015-5231 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-5231?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Criu Checkpoint\/Restore In Userspace, Opensuse Opensuse.