{"cvss":0.0,"datePublished":"2026-08-20T00:00:00Z","dateUpdated":"2026-08-20T00:00:00Z","description":"Red Hat libuser contains a race condition vulnerability that allows authenticated local users to corrupt the /etc/passwd file to cause a denial of service or privilege escalation. ","dueDate":"2026-09-09T00:00:00Z","id":"CVE-2015-3246","kev_catalogs":["vulncheck"],"knownRansomwareCampaignUse":"Unknown","product":"Libuser","requiredAction":"Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.","severity":"HIGH","source":"vulncheck_kev","title":"Red Hat Libuser Race Condition Vulnerability","vendor":"Red Hat"}