Vulnerability Description
AMD fglrx-driver before 15.9 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack. NOTE: This vulnerability exists due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-7723.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Amd | Fglrx-Driver | <= 15.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134120/AMD-fglrx-driver-15.7-Privilege-EscaExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Oct/103Mailing ListThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536782/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77361Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134120/AMD-fglrx-driver-15.7-Privilege-EscaExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Oct/103Mailing ListThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536782/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77361Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-7724?
CVE-2015-7724 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). AMD fglrx-driver before 15.9 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack. NOTE: This vulnerability exists due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-7723.
How severe is CVE-2015-7724?
CVE-2015-7724 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-7724?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Amd Fglrx-Driver.