CVE-2015-0278
First published: Mon May 18 2015(Updated: )
libuv before 0.10.34 does not properly drop group privileges, which allows context-dependent attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Fedora | =21 | |
| libuv | <=0.10.33 | |
| Node.js | <0.10.37 |
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Reference Links
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0186.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:228
- https://github.com/libuv/libuv/commit/66ab38918c911bcff025562cf06237d7fedaba0c
- https://github.com/libuv/libuv/pull/215
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21msg/libuv/0JZxwLMtsMI/jraczskYWWQJ
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-February/150526.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-10
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-0278?
CVE-2015-0278 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0278?
To fix CVE-2015-0278, upgrade libuv to version 0.10.34 or later, or ensure you are using an updated version of affected software like Node.js.
Which software is affected by CVE-2015-0278?
CVE-2015-0278 affects libuv versions prior to 0.10.34, Node.js versions prior to 0.10.37, and Fedora 21.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-0278?
CVE-2015-0278 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows attackers to gain elevated permissions.
Can CVE-2015-0278 be exploited remotely?
The exploitability of CVE-2015-0278 depends on the attack vectors which are context-dependent, implying some scenarios may allow remote exploitation.
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