Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-2775
Directory traversal vulnerability in GNU Mailman before 2.1.20, when not using a static alias, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a list name.
Vulnerability category: Directory traversal
Products affected by CVE-2015-2775
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:mailman:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-2775
2.94%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 91 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-2775
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.6
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
4.9
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-2775
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The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-2775
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https://mail.python.org/pipermail/mailman-developers/2015-March/024875.html
[Mailman-Developers] Security patch and Mailman 2.1.20 to be released on 31 MarchExploit
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http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154911.html
[SECURITY] Fedora 22 Update: mailman-2.1.20-1.fc22
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https://bugs.launchpad.net/mailman/+bug/1437145
Bug #1437145 “Path traversal vulnerability exists in Mailman and...” : Bugs : GNU Mailman
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https://mail.python.org/pipermail/mailman-announce/2015-March/000209.html
[Mailman-Announce] Mailman 2.1.20 release.
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2558-1
USN-2558-1: Mailman vulnerability | Ubuntu security notices
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http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/156742.html
[SECURITY] Fedora 21 Update: mailman-2.1.20-1.fc21
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032033
Mailman Transport Script Directory Traversal Bug Lets Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTracker
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http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3214
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-3214-1 mailman
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1417.html
RHSA-2015:1417 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer Portal
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1153.html
RHSA-2015:1153 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer Portal
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https://mail.python.org/pipermail/mailman-developers/2015-March/024871.html
[Mailman-Developers] Security patch and Mailman 2.1.20 to be released on 31 MarchVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73922
GNU Mailman 'Mailman/Utils.py' Local Directory Traversal Vulnerability
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