CVE-2015-3255

Description

The polkit_backend_action_pool_init function in polkitbackend/polkitbackendactionpool.c in PolicyKit (aka polkit) before 0.113 might allow local users to gain privileges via duplicate action IDs in action descriptions.

References

Link	Tags
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-07	vendor advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3717-2/	vendor advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1245673
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00042.html	vendor advisory
http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/polkit-devel/2015-July/000432.html	mailing list
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00010.html	vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035023	vdb entry
https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=83590

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-3255?: CVE-2015-3255 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-3255?: To fix CVE-2015-3255, 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-2015-3255 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-3255 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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Description

Category

CWE-264 – Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

References

Frequently Asked Questions