CVE-2015-1815
CVE-2015-1815 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Selinux Setroubleshoot with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Selinux Setroubleshoot
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The get_rpm_nvr_by_file_path_temporary function in util.py in setroubleshoot before 3.2.22 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a file name.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-1815?
- The get_rpm_nvr_by_file_path_temporary function in util.py in setroubleshoot before 3.2.22 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a file name.
- How severe is CVE-2015-1815?
- CVE-2015-1815 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2015-1815 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-1815?
- CVE-2015-1815 primarily affects Selinux Setroubleshoot. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-1815?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2015-1815 published?
- CVE-2015-1815 was published on 2015-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154427.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154444.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/154147.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0729.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/26/1
- http://www.osvdb.org/119966
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73374
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1203352
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1206050
- https://github.com/stealth/troubleshooter
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36564/
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:selinux:setroubleshoot:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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