CVE-2015-3159

Description

The abrt-action-install-debuginfo-to-abrt-cache help program in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) does not properly handle the process environment before invoking abrt-action-install-debuginfo, which allows local users to gain privileges.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.16%

Third-Party Advisory redhat.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com

Affected: ABRT ABRT

References

Link	Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1216962	issue tracking third party advisory
https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/9943a77bca37a0829ccd3784d1dfab37f8c24e7b	third party advisory patch
https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/9a4100678fea4d60ec93d35f4c5de2e9ad054f3a	third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-3159?: CVE-2015-3159 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-3159?: To fix CVE-2015-3159, 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-2015-3159 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-3159 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-2015-3159?: CVE-2015-3159 affects ABRT ABRT.

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