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CVE-2015-8325

7.8 · HIGH

The do_setup_env function in session.c in sshd in OpenSSH through 7.2p2, when the UseLogin feature is enabled and PAM is configured to read .pam_environment files in user home directories, allows l…

Published May 1, 2016CWE-264EPSS 0.60%

Overview

CVE-2015-8325 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 1, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The do_setup_env function in session.c in sshd in OpenSSH through 7.2p2, when the UseLogin feature is enabled and PAM is configured to read .pam_environment files in user home directories, allows local users to gain privileges by triggering a crafted environment for the /bin/login program, as demonstrated by an LD_PRELOAD environment variable.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2588.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0641.htmlRefwww.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3550Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/86187Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1036487Refanongit.mindrot.org/openssh.git/commit/?id=85bdcd7c92fe7ff133bbc4e10a65c91810f88755Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1328012Refcert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-412672.pdfRefpeople.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2015/CVE-2015-8325.htmlRefsecurity-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-8325

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8325?

CVE-2015-8325 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 1, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-8325?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-8325?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2015-8325?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-8325 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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