CVE-2015-3246 Detail
Modified
This vulnerability has been modified since it was last analyzed by the NVD. It is awaiting reanalysis which may result in further changes to the information provided.
Current Description
libuser before 0.56.13-8 and 0.60 before 0.60-7, as used in the userhelper program in the usermode package, directly modifies /etc/passwd, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (inconsistent file state) by causing an error during the modification. NOTE: this issue can be combined with CVE-2015-3245 to gain privileges.
Source:
MITRE
View Analysis Description
Analysis Description
libuser before 0.56.13-8 and 0.60 before 0.60-7, as used in the userhelper program in the usermode package, directly modifies /etc/passwd, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (inconsistent file state) by causing an error during the modification. NOTE: this issue can be combined with CVE-2015-3245 to gain privileges.
Source:
MITRE
Impact
CVSS v2.0 Severity and Metrics:
Base Score:
7.2 HIGH
Vector:
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
(V2 legend)
Impact Subscore:
10.0
Exploitability Subscore:
3.9
Access Vector (AV):
Local
Access Complexity (AC):
Low
Authentication (AU):
None
Confidentiality (C):
Complete
Integrity (I):
Complete
Availability (A):
Complete
Additional Information:
Provides administrator access
Allows unauthorized disclosure of information
Allows disruption of service
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Technical Details
Vulnerability Type
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- Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)
Change History
7 change records found
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CVE Modified by MITRE -
5/19/2018 9:29:00 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
Reference |
|
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44633/ [No Types Assigned] |
CVE Modified by MITRE -
9/20/2017 9:29:06 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
Reference |
|
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033040 [No Types Assigned] |
CVE Modified by MITRE -
12/23/2016 9:59:11 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
Reference |
|
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-August/163044.html [No Types Assigned] |
| Added |
Reference |
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http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-July/162947.html [No Types Assigned] |
CVE Modified by MITRE -
11/28/2016 2:23:45 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
Reference |
|
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76022 [No Types Assigned] |
CVE Translated -
8/26/2015 2:45:01 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
Translation |
|
Vulnerabilidad en libuser en versiones anteriores 0.56.13-8 y 0.60 en versiones anteriores a 0.60.7, tal como se utiliza en el programa userhelper en el paquete usermode, modifica directamente /etc/passwd, lo que permite a usuarios locales provocar una denegación de servicio (estado de archivo inconsistente) causando un error durante la modificación. NOTA: este problema se puede combinar con CVE-2015-3245 para obtener privilegios. |
| Removed |
Translation |
Vulnerabilidad en libuser en versiones anteriores 0.56.13-8 y 0.60 anterior a 0.60.7, como se usa en el programa userhelper en el paquete usermode, directamente modifica /etc/passwd, lo que permite a usuarios locales provocar una denegación de servicio (estado de archivo inconsistente) al provocar un error durante la modificación. NOTA: este problema se puede combinar con CVE-2015-3245 para obtener privilegios. |
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Modified Analysis -
8/11/2015 2:15:37 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
CPE Configuration |
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Configuration 1
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libuser:0.60-6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libuser:0.60-5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libuser:0.60-4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libuser:0.60-3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libuser:0.60-2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libuser:0.60-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libuser:0.56.13-5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous) |
| Added |
CVSS V2 |
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(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) |
| Added |
CWE |
|
CWE-264 |
| Changed |
Reference Type |
https://www.qualys.com/2015/07/23/cve-2015-3245-cve-2015-3246/cve-2015-3245-cve-2015-3246.txt No Types Assigned |
https://www.qualys.com/2015/07/23/cve-2015-3245-cve-2015-3246/cve-2015-3245-cve-2015-3246.txt Exploit |
Initial CVE Analysis -
8/11/2015 1:19:50 PM
Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2015-3246
NVD Published Date:
08/11/2015
NVD Last Modified:
05/19/2018
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