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CVE-2015-3255

4.6 · MEDIUM

The polkit_backend_action_pool_init function in polkitbackend/polkitbackendactionpool.c in PolicyKit (aka polkit) before 0.113 might allow local users to gain privileges via duplicate action IDs in…

Published Oct 26, 2015polkit_projectCWE-264EPSS 0.38%

Overview

CVE-2015-3255 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting polkit_project polkit. It was published on October 26, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The polkit_backend_action_pool_init function in polkitbackend/polkitbackendactionpool.c in PolicyKit (aka polkit) before 0.113 might allow local users to gain privileges via duplicate action IDs in action descriptions.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from polkit_project. Update polkit 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
polkit_projectpolkit0Affected

References

Reflists.freedesktop.org/archives/polkit-devel/2015-July/000432.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00010.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00042.htmlRefwww.securitytracker.com/id/1035023Refbugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=83590Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1245673Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-07Refusn.ubuntu.com/3717-2/Reflists.freedesktop.org/archives/polkit-devel/2015-July/000432.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00010.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3255?

CVE-2015-3255 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting polkit_project polkit. It was published on October 26, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-3255?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-3255?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from polkit_project. Update polkit 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-2015-3255?

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