CVE-2015-3151: Path Traversal

Published Jan 14, 2020
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in abrt-dbus in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) allows local users to read, write to, or change ownership of arbitrary files via unspecified vectors to the (1) NewProblem, (2) GetInfo, (3) SetElement, or (4) DeleteElement method.

Affected Software

1 affected component
redhat Automatic Bug Reporting Tool

Event History

Jan 14, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:47 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2015-3151?

CVE-2015-3151 is a directory traversal vulnerability in the Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) that allows local users to read, write to, or change ownership of arbitrary files.

2

How does CVE-2015-3151 affect Redhat Automatic Bug Reporting Tool?

CVE-2015-3151 affects Redhat Automatic Bug Reporting Tool, allowing local users to exploit the vulnerability and gain unauthorized access to files.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2015-3151?

CVE-2015-3151 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).

4

How can I fix CVE-2015-3151?

To fix CVE-2015-3151, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) that includes the necessary patches and security updates.

5

What is CWE-22?

CWE-22 refers to the category of path traversal/relativd path traversal vulnerabilities, which includes CVE-2015-3151.

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