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CVE-2015-5273

LowPublished

The abrt-action-install-debuginfo-to-abrt-cache help program in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) before 2.7.1 allows local users to write to arbitrary...

Published: Dec 7, 2015
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: redhat
Evidence observed: Dec 1, 2015

Primary CVSS

3.6/ 10Low

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

0.9%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 57.7%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The abrt-action-install-debuginfo-to-abrt-cache help program in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) before 2.7.1 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on unpacked.cpio in a pre-created directory with a predictable name in /var/tmp.

Sources

abrt (Centos 7.1 / Fedora 22) - Local Privilege EscalationExploit
rebel · multiple · Dec 1, 2015

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