CVE-2015-1869

abrt: default event scripts follow symbolic links

Published Jan 14, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The default event handling scripts in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) allow local users to gain privileges as demonstrated by a symlink attack on a var_log_messages file.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2015-1975 The default event handling scripts in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) allow local users to gain privileges as demonstrated by a symlink attack on a var_log_messages file.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 4:54 AM
Reserved
Feb 17, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 14, 2020, 6:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:23 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Apr 17, 2015, 12:00 AM