CVE-2015-0796

open build service source server symlink exploitation via source patch

Description

In open buildservice 2.6 before 2.6.3, 2.5 before 2.5.7 and 2.4 before 2.4.8 the source service patch application could generate non-standard files like symlinks or device nodes, which could allow buildservice users to break of confinement or cause denial of service attacks on the source service.

Categories

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Affected: SUSE open build service
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=941099
https://github.com/openSUSE/open-build-service/commit/474a3db19498765f0118ba3dbc0b1cc90b0097fc

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0796?
CVE-2015-0796 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-0796?
To fix CVE-2015-0796, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-0796 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-0796 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2015-0796?
CVE-2015-0796 affects SUSE open build service.
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