How severe is CVE-2015-3171?

CVE-2015-3171 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-3171 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-3171?

CVE-2015-3171 affects Sos Project Sos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3171?

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

When was CVE-2015-3171 published?

CVE-2015-3171 was published on 2017-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-3171

CVE-2015-3171 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sos Project Sos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Sos Project Sos
Published: 2017-07-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

sosreport 3.2 uses weak permissions for generated sosreport archives, which allows local users with access to /var/tmp/ to obtain sensitive information by reading the contents of the archive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3171?: sosreport 3.2 uses weak permissions for generated sosreport archives, which allows local users with access to /var/tmp/ to obtain sensitive information by reading the contents of the archive.
How severe is CVE-2015-3171?: CVE-2015-3171 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-3171 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-3171?: CVE-2015-3171 affects Sos Project Sos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3171?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-3171 published?: CVE-2015-3171 was published on 2017-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sos_project:sos:3.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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