CVE-2015-1325: Race Condition

Published 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.

Affected Software

4 affected components

Ubuntu=12.04

Ubuntu=14.04

Ubuntu=14.10

Ubuntu=15.04

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2609-1

Event History

Aug 25, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:00 PM

Description

Data Sourced

via NVD·06:29 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

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.