Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-7723
AMD fglrx-driver before 15.7 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-7723
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-7723
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
7.2
|
HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
|
10.0
|
NIST |
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-7723
-
The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-7723
-
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77357
AMD fglrx-driver CVE-2015-7723 Insecure File Creation Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
-
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536783/100/0/threaded
SecurityFocus
-
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134121/AMD-fglrx-driver-14.4.2-Privilege-Escalation.html
AMD fglrx-driver 14.4.2 Privilege Escalation ≈ Packet StormExploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
-
https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2015-7723/
CVE-2015-7723 | Privilege Escalation Via Symlink Attacks On POSIX Shared Memory With Insecure Permissions In AMD fglrx-driverExploit;Third Party Advisory
-
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Oct/104
Full Disclosure: CVE-2015-7723 - Privilege Escalation Via Symlink Attacks On POSIX Shared Memory With Insecure Permissions In AMD fglrx-driverMailing List;VDB Entry
Products affected by CVE-2015-7723
- cpe:2.3:a:amd:fglrx-driver:14.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*