CVE-2015-4156
First published: Tue Jun 02 2015(Updated: )
GNU Parallel before 20150522 (Nepal), when using (1) --cat or (2) --fifo with --sshlogin, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 | |
| GNU Parallel | <=20150322 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-4156?
CVE-2015-4156 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation via symlink attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4156?
To fix CVE-2015-4156, update GNU Parallel to version 20150522 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-4156?
CVE-2015-4156 affects users of GNU Parallel prior to version 20150522 running on specific versions of openSUSE.
What impact does CVE-2015-4156 have on security?
CVE-2015-4156 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files, potentially compromising system integrity.
Is CVE-2015-4156 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2015-4156 is not exploitable remotely as it requires local access to the system.
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