7.2
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-4548

First published: Mon Oct 12 2015(Updated: )

EMC RSA Web Threat Detection before 5.1 SP1 allows local users to obtain root privileges by leveraging access to a service account and writing commands to a service configuration file.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
RSA Web Threat Detection<=5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-4548?

    CVE-2015-4548 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain root privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-4548?

    To fix CVE-2015-4548, upgrade the RSA Web Threat Detection software to version 5.1 SP1 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2015-4548?

    Local users with access to service accounts on EMC RSA Web Threat Detection versions prior to 5.1 SP1 are affected by CVE-2015-4548.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-4548?

    CVE-2015-4548 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows local users to gain unauthorized access to root privileges.

  • Are there any known exploits for CVE-2015-4548?

    Yes, there are known exploit methods that can be utilized to take advantage of CVE-2015-4548 if the software is unpatched.

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