CVE-2015-2851

Description

client_chown in the sync client in Synology Cloud Station 1.1-2291 through 3.1-3320 on OS X allows local users to change the ownership of arbitrary files, and consequently obtain root access, by specifying a filename.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory cert.org Third-Party Advisory cert.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74826 vdb entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/BLUU-9VBU45 third party advisory us government resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/551972 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2851?
CVE-2015-2851 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-2851?
To fix CVE-2015-2851, 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-2015-2851 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-2851 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.
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