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CVE-2015-1815

10.0 · HIGH

The get_rpm_nvr_by_file_path_temporary function in util.py in setroubleshoot before 3.2.22 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a file name.

Published Mar 30, 2015selinuxCWE-77EPSS 16.46%

Overview

CVE-2015-1815 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting selinux setroubleshoot. It was published on March 30, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The get_rpm_nvr_by_file_path_temporary function in util.py in setroubleshoot before 3.2.22 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a file name.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from selinux. Update setroubleshoot to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
selinuxsetroubleshoot0Affected

References

Reflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154427.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154444.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/154147.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0729.htmlRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/26/1Refwww.osvdb.org/119966Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/73374Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1203352Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1206050GitHubgithub.com/stealth/troubleshooter

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1815?

CVE-2015-1815 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting selinux setroubleshoot. It was published on March 30, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-1815?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-1815?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from selinux. Update setroubleshoot to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-1815?

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