How severe is CVE-2015-0794?

CVE-2015-0794 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2015-0794 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0794?

CVE-2015-0794 affects Dracut Project Dracut. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0794?

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

When was CVE-2015-0794 published?

CVE-2015-0794 was published on 2015-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0794

CVE-2015-0794 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dracut Project Dracut 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Dracut Project Dracut
Published: 2015-11-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

modules.d/90crypt/module-setup.sh in the dracut package before 037-17.30.1 in openSUSE 13.2 allows local users to have unspecified impact via a symlink attack on /tmp/dracut_block_uuid.map.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0794?: modules.d/90crypt/module-setup.sh in the dracut package before 037-17.30.1 in openSUSE 13.2 allows local users to have unspecified impact via a symlink attack on /tmp/dracut_block_uuid.map.
How severe is CVE-2015-0794?: CVE-2015-0794 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2015-0794 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0794?: CVE-2015-0794 affects Dracut Project Dracut. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0794?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0794 published?: CVE-2015-0794 was published on 2015-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dracut_project:dracut:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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