CVE-2015-1325: Race Condition
First published: Fri Aug 25 2017(Updated: )
Race condition in Apport before 2.17.2-0ubuntu1.1 as packaged in Ubuntu 15.04, before 2.14.70ubuntu8.5 as packaged in Ubuntu 14.10, before 2.14.1-0ubuntu3.11 as packaged in Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, and before 2.0.1-0ubuntu17.9 as packaged in Ubuntu 12.04 LTS allow local users to write to arbitrary files and gain root privileges.
Credit: security@ubuntu.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =15.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1325?
CVE-2015-1325 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local user exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1325?
To mitigate CVE-2015-1325, users should update their system to a version of Apport that is 2.17.2-0ubuntu1.1 or later for Ubuntu 15.04, or appropriate versions for earlier Ubuntu releases.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by CVE-2015-1325?
CVE-2015-1325 affects Ubuntu versions 12.04, 14.04, 14.10, and 15.04.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-1325?
CVE-2015-1325 is classified as a race condition vulnerability that allows local users to write to arbitrary files.
Who can exploit CVE-2015-1325?
CVE-2015-1325 can be exploited by local users on affected systems, enabling them to manipulate files.
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