CVE-2015-3142

abrt: abrt-hook-ccpp writes core dumps to existing files owned by others

Published Jun 26, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 4.7 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The kernel-invoked coredump processor in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) does not properly check the ownership of files before writing core dumps to them, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging write permissions to the working directory of a crashed application.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2015-3223 The kernel-invoked coredump processor in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) does not properly check the ownership of files before writing core dumps to them, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging write permissions to the working directory of a crashed application.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 5:39 AM
Reserved
Apr 10, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 26, 2017, 3:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:25 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Apr 17, 2015, 12:00 AM