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CVE-2015-5273

The abrt-action-install-debuginfo-to-abrt-cache help program in Automatic Bug Re...

Low CVSS 3.6

Overview

The abrt-action-install-debuginfo-to-abrt-cache help program in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) before 2.7.1 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on unpacked.cpio in a pre-created directory with a predictable name in /var/tmp.

CWE: CWE-59 Published: 2015-12-07T18:59:00.137
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟢 LOW.

  • CVSS: 3.6 (LOW)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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