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HIGH · 7.0

CVE-2015-7543

aRts 1.5.10 and kdelibs3 3.5.10 and earlier do not properly create temporary directories, which allows local users to hijack the IPC by pre-creating the temporary directory.

Vulnerability Description

aRts 1.5.10 and kdelibs3 3.5.10 and earlier do not properly create temporary directories, which allows local users to hijack the IPC by pre-creating the temporary directory.

CVSS Score

7.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
ArtsprojectArts1.5.10
KdeKdelibs<= 3.5.10

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-362

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-7543?

CVE-2015-7543 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). aRts 1.5.10 and kdelibs3 3.5.10 and earlier do not properly create temporary directories, which allows local users to hijack the IPC by pre-creating the temporary directory.

How severe is CVE-2015-7543?

CVE-2015-7543 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2015-7543?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Artsproject Arts, Kde Kdelibs.