CVE-2015-8612: High severity jenkins brakeman vulnerability
Published Jan 8, 2016
·Updated
The EnableNetwork method in the Network class in plugins/mechanism/Network.py in Blueman before 2.0.3 allows local users to gain privileges via the dhcphandler argument.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Blueman Project Blueman<=2.0
Event History
Jan 8, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8612?
CVE-2015-8612 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-8612?
To fix CVE-2015-8612, update Blueman to version 2.0.3 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2015-8612?
CVE-2015-8612 affects users of Blueman versions prior to 2.0.3.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-8612?
CVE-2015-8612 is a privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper handling of the dhcp_handler argument.
5
Can CVE-2015-8612 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2015-8612 can only be exploited locally by users with access to the affected software.