How severe is CVE-2015-0257?

CVE-2015-0257 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2015-0257 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0257?

CVE-2015-0257 affects Redhat Enterprise Virtualization Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0257?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-0257 published?

CVE-2015-0257 was published on 2015-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0257

CVE-2015-0257 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Virtualization Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Redhat Enterprise Virtualization Manager
Published: 2015-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (RHEV) Manager before 3.5.1 uses weak permissions on the directories shared by the ovirt-engine-dwhd service and a plugin during service startup, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading files in the directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0257?: Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (RHEV) Manager before 3.5.1 uses weak permissions on the directories shared by the ovirt-engine-dwhd service and a plugin during service startup, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading files in the directory.
How severe is CVE-2015-0257?: CVE-2015-0257 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2015-0257 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0257?: CVE-2015-0257 affects Redhat Enterprise Virtualization Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0257?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0257 published?: CVE-2015-0257 was published on 2015-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:enterprise_virtualization_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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