Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-7724
AMD fglrx-driver before 15.9 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack. NOTE: This vulnerability exists due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-7723.
Products affected by CVE-2015-7724
- cpe:2.3:a:amd:fglrx-driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-7724
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-7724
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
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NIST | |
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-7724
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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-2015-7724
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Oct/103
Full Disclosure: CVE-2015-7724 - Privilege Escalation Via Symlink Attacks On POSIX Shared Memory With Insecure Permissions In AMD fglrx-driverMailing List;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2015-7724/
CVE-2015-7724 | Privilege Escalation Via Symlink Attacks On POSIX Shared Memory With Insecure Permissions In AMD fglrx-driverExploit;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536782/100/0/threaded
SecurityFocus
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134120/AMD-fglrx-driver-15.7-Privilege-Escalation.html
AMD fglrx-driver 15.7 Privilege Escalation ≈ Packet StormExploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77361
AMD fglrx-driver Incomplete Fix Insecure File Creation Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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