Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-4155
GNU Parallel before 20150422, when using (1) --pipe, (2) --tmux, (3) --cat, (4) --fifo, or (5) --compress, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
Products affected by CVE-2015-4155
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:parallel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-4155
0.05%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 11 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-4155
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.6
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P |
3.9
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4.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-4155
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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-2015-4155
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http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/parallel/2015-04/msg00045.html
GNU Parallel Security Advisory: GNU Parallel can be tricked into overwriVendor Advisory
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http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/parallel/2015-05/msg00024.html
GNU Parallel 20150522 ('Nepal') released [stable]Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74962
GNU Parallel CVE-2015-4155 Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
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