CVE-2015-3315: Race Condition
First published: Wed Apr 15 2015(Updated: )
Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) allows local users to read, change the ownership of, or have other unspecified impact on arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /var/tmp/abrt/*/maps, (2) /tmp/jvm-*/hs_error.log, (3) /proc/*/exe, (4) /etc/os-release in a chroot, or (5) an unspecified root directory related to librpm.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Automatic Bug Reporting Tool | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node | =7.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =7.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1083.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1210.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/14/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/16/12
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75117
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1211835
- https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/17cb66b13997b0159b4253b3f5722db79f476d68
- https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/4f2c1ddd3e3b81d2d5146b883115371f1cada9f9
- https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/80408e9e24a1c10f85fd969e1853e0f192157f92
- https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/d6e2f6f128cef4c21cb80941ae674c9842681aa7
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44097/
- https://github.com/abrt/abrt/blob/master/src/hooks/abrt-hook-ccpp.c#L634
- https://github.com/abrt/abrt/blob/master/src/hooks/abrt-hook-ccpp.c#L806
- https://github.com/abrt/abrt/blob/master/src/hooks/abrt-hook-ccpp.c#L368
- https://github.com/abrt/libreport/blob/master/src/lib/dump_dir.c#L671
- https://github.com/abrt/abrt/blob/master/src/daemon/rpm.c#L184
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1211223#c7
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1218239
- https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/fdf93685d4f3fc36fe50d34a11e24662c4cb2d8c
- https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/a4794b39efc62c9ba92b38b419de3babbbcd8cfb
- https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/2f948bdc09aa346616852a421ce1af2e03b39997
- https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/28ce40d8db91c1926a95f21ef19a980a8af88471
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1083.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1210.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-3315?
CVE-2015-3315 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3315?
To mitigate CVE-2015-3315, update the Automatic Bug Reporting Tool to the latest version that includes the security patch.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-3315?
CVE-2015-3315 affects local users on systems running vulnerable versions of Red Hat Automatic Bug Reporting Tool.
What risks are associated with CVE-2015-3315?
The risks associated with CVE-2015-3315 include unauthorized access to sensitive files and potential manipulation of important system data.
Is CVE-2015-3315 present in all Red Hat versions?
No, CVE-2015-3315 specifically affects certain older versions of Red Hat, such as the Automatic Bug Reporting Tool.
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