What is the severity of CVE-2015-9267?

CVE-2015-9267 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for local privilege escalation by unprivileged users.

How do I fix CVE-2015-9267?

To fix CVE-2015-9267, upgrade to Nullsoft Scriptable Install System version 2.49 or later.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-9267?

CVE-2015-9267 can be exploited by local attackers to overwrite files with Trojan horse programs.

Which software is affected by CVE-2015-9267?

CVE-2015-9267 affects Nullsoft Scriptable Install System versions prior to 2.49 and Debian GNU/Linux 8.0.

Can CVE-2015-9267 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2015-9267 can only be exploited locally by unprivileged users on the affected system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-9267

medium

5.5

CWE

269

1/10/2018

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-9267

First published: Mon Oct 01 2018(Updated: )

Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS) before 2.49 uses temporary folder locations that allow unprivileged local users to overwrite files. This allows a local attack in which either a plugin or the uninstaller can be replaced by a Trojan horse program.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Nullsoft Nullsoft Scriptable Install System	<2.49
Debian GNU/Linux	=8.0

Remedy

https://sourceforge.net/p/nsis/bugs/1125/

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-9267?
CVE-2015-9267 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for local privilege escalation by unprivileged users.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9267?
To fix CVE-2015-9267, upgrade to Nullsoft Scriptable Install System version 2.49 or later.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-9267?
CVE-2015-9267 can be exploited by local attackers to overwrite files with Trojan horse programs.
Which software is affected by CVE-2015-9267?
CVE-2015-9267 affects Nullsoft Scriptable Install System versions prior to 2.49 and Debian GNU/Linux 8.0.
Can CVE-2015-9267 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2015-9267 can only be exploited locally by unprivileged users on the affected system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-9267?
CVE-2015-9267 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for local privilege escalation by unprivileged users.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9267?
To fix CVE-2015-9267, upgrade to Nullsoft Scriptable Install System version 2.49 or later.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-9267?
CVE-2015-9267 can be exploited by local attackers to overwrite files with Trojan horse programs.
Which software is affected by CVE-2015-9267?
CVE-2015-9267 affects Nullsoft Scriptable Install System versions prior to 2.49 and Debian GNU/Linux 8.0.
Can CVE-2015-9267 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2015-9267 can only be exploited locally by unprivileged users on the affected system.