How severe is CVE-2015-0267?

CVE-2015-0267 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2015-0267 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0267?

CVE-2015-0267 affects Redhat Kexec-tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0267?

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

When was CVE-2015-0267 published?

CVE-2015-0267 was published on 2015-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0267

CVE-2015-0267 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Kexec-tools with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Redhat Kexec-tools
Published: 2015-05-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Red Hat module-setup.sh script for kexec-tools, as distributed in the kexec-tools before 2.0.7-19 packages in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0267?: The Red Hat module-setup.sh script for kexec-tools, as distributed in the kexec-tools before 2.0.7-19 packages in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2015-0267?: CVE-2015-0267 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2015-0267 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0267?: CVE-2015-0267 affects Redhat Kexec-tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0267?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0267 published?: CVE-2015-0267 was published on 2015-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:kexec-tools:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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