cve-2015-5287
HIGH vulncheck_kev
Description
Red Hat Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that could allow local users with certain permissions to gain privileges via a symlink attack on a file with a predictable name. The impacted product(s) could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users are advised to discontinue use and/or transition to a supported version.
Timeline
- Published
- 2026-08-20 00:00 UTC
- Last Modified
- 2026-08-20
CVSS Details
CVSS details not available.
Affected Products
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References
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Linked Vulnerabilities
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"cvss": 0.0,
"datePublished": "2026-08-20T00:00:00Z",
"dateUpdated": "2026-08-20T00:00:00Z",
"description": "Red Hat Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that could allow local users with certain permissions to gain privileges via a symlink attack on a file with a predictable name. The impacted product(s) could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users are advised to discontinue use and/or transition to a supported version.",
"dueDate": "2026-09-09T00:00:00Z",
"id": "CVE-2015-5287",
"kev_catalogs": [
"vulncheck"
],
"knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Unknown",
"product": "Automatic Bug Reporting Tool",
"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 Automatic Bug Reporting Tool Privilege Escalation Vulnerability",
"vendor": "Red Hat"
}
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