CVE-2015-5701
First published: Fri Aug 25 2017(Updated: )
mktexlsr revision 36855, and before revision 36626 as packaged in texlive allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack. NOTE: this vulnerability exists due to the reversion of a fix of CVE-2015-5700.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| TUG TeX Live | =20100722 | |
| TUG TeX Live | =20110705 | |
| TUG TeX Live | =20120701 | |
| TUG TeX Live | =20130530 | |
| TUG TeX Live | =20140525 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/30/6
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=775139
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1181167
- https://www.tug.org/svn/texlive/trunk/Build/source/texk/kpathsea/mktexlsr?r1=19613&r2=22885
- https://www.tug.org/svn/texlive/trunk/Build/source/texk/kpathsea/mktexlsr?view=log
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5701?
CVE-2015-5701 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to write to arbitrary files through a symlink attack.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5701?
To fix CVE-2015-5701, users should update their TeX Live installation to a version after revision 36855 that addresses this symlink vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-5701?
CVE-2015-5701 affects users of TeX Live versions 20100722, 20110705, 20120701, 20130530, and 20140525.
What causes CVE-2015-5701?
CVE-2015-5701 is caused by the reversion of a fix for a previous vulnerability, CVE-2015-5700.
Can CVE-2015-5701 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2015-5701 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to execute the symlink attack.
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- version/tug tex live/20140525