How severe is CVE-2015-0296?

CVE-2015-0296 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-0296 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0296?

CVE-2015-0296 primarily affects Tug Texlive. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0296?

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

When was CVE-2015-0296 published?

CVE-2015-0296 was published on 2017-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0296

CVE-2015-0296 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tug Texlive with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
CVSS v2: 1.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Tug Texlive
Published: 2017-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The pre-install script in texlive 3.1.20140525_r34255.fc21 as packaged in Fedora 21 and rpm, and texlive 6.20131226_r32488.fc20 and rpm allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a crafted file in the user's home directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0296?: The pre-install script in texlive 3.1.20140525_r34255.fc21 as packaged in Fedora 21 and rpm, and texlive 6.20131226_r32488.fc20 and rpm allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a crafted file in the user's home directory.
How severe is CVE-2015-0296?: CVE-2015-0296 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-0296 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0296?: CVE-2015-0296 primarily affects Tug Texlive. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0296?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0296 published?: CVE-2015-0296 was published on 2017-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:tug:texlive:6.20131226_r32488.fc20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tug:texlive:3.1.20140525_r34255.fc21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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