Improper Input Validation Affecting libreport-cli package, versions <0:2.0.9-21.el6_6.1


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (6th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS6-LIBREPORTCLI-2116798
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed29 Apr 2015

Introduced: 29 Apr 2015

CVE-2015-3159  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:6 libreport-cli to version 0:2.0.9-21.el6_6.1 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream libreport-cli package and not the libreport-cli package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:6 relevant fixed versions and status.

The abrt-action-install-debuginfo-to-abrt-cache help program in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) does not properly handle the process environment before invoking abrt-action-install-debuginfo, which allows local users to gain privileges.

CVSS Scores

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