CVE-2015-4625: Integer Overflow

Published Oct 26, 2015
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Updated

Integer overflow in the authenticationagentnewcookie function in Po ...

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Fedoraproject Fedora=21
Fedoraproject Fedora=22
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2
Polkit Project Polkit<=0.112
debian/policykit-1
0.105-31+deb11u1122-3126-2127-2

Event History

Oct 26, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:08 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:52 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 18, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·10:24 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-4625?

The severity of CVE-2015-4625 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.6.

2

What is the affected software for CVE-2015-4625?

The affected software includes Fedora 21, Fedora 22, OpenSUSE 13.1, OpenSUSE 13.2, and Red Hat Polkit.

3

How can local users exploit CVE-2015-4625?

Local users can exploit CVE-2015-4625 by creating a large number of connections, triggering the issuance of a duplicate cookie value and gaining privileges.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2015-4625?

Yes, there is a fix available for CVE-2015-4625. Upgrade to version 0.113 or higher of PolicyKit (aka polkit).

5

Are there any references for CVE-2015-4625?

Yes, you can refer to the following links for more information: [link1](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/08/3), [link2](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/09/1), [link3](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/16/21).

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