CVE-2015-3202
CVE-2015-3202 is a low-severity vulnerability in Fuse Project Fuse 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-264.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Fuse Project Fuse
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
fusermount in FUSE before 2.9.3-15 does not properly clear the environment before invoking (1) mount or (2) umount as root, which allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a crafted LIBMOUNT_MTAB environment variable that is used by mount's debugging feature.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-3202?
- fusermount in FUSE before 2.9.3-15 does not properly clear the environment before invoking (1) mount or (2) umount as root, which allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a crafted LIBMOUNT_MTAB environment variable that is used by mount's debugging feature.
- How severe is CVE-2015-3202?
- CVE-2015-3202 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2015-3202 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-3202?
- CVE-2015-3202 primarily affects Fuse Project Fuse. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-3202?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-3202 published?
- CVE-2015-3202 was published on 2015-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-June/159298.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-June/159543.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-June/159683.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-June/159831.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-June/160094.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-June/160106.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-06/msg00005.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-06/msg00007.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132021/Fuse-Local-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3266
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3268
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/21/9
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74765
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032386
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2617-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2617-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2617-3
- https://gist.github.com/taviso/ecb70eb12d461dd85cba
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-04
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-19
- https://twitter.com/taviso/status/601370527437967360
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37089/
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fuse_project:fuse:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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