CVE-2015-1865
CVE-2015-1865 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Coreutils with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1. 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-362.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.1)
- CVSS v2: 3.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-362
- Affected product: Gnu Coreutils
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
fts.c in coreutils 8.4 allows local users to delete arbitrary files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-1865?
- fts.c in coreutils 8.4 allows local users to delete arbitrary files.
- How severe is CVE-2015-1865?
- CVE-2015-1865 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2015-1865 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-1865?
- CVE-2015-1865 affects Gnu Coreutils. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-1865?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-1865 published?
- CVE-2015-1865 was published on 2017-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:coreutils:8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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