How severe is CVE-2015-4625?

CVE-2015-4625 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-4625 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4625?

CVE-2015-4625 primarily affects Polkit Project Polkit. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4625?

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

When was CVE-2015-4625 published?

CVE-2015-4625 was published on 2015-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4625

CVE-2015-4625 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Polkit Project Polkit with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Polkit Project Polkit
Published: 2015-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Integer overflow in the authentication_agent_new_cookie function in PolicyKit (aka polkit) before 0.113 allows local users to gain privileges by creating a large number of connections, which triggers the issuance of a duplicate cookie value.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4625?: Integer overflow in the authentication_agent_new_cookie function in PolicyKit (aka polkit) before 0.113 allows local users to gain privileges by creating a large number of connections, which triggers the issuance of a duplicate cookie value.
How severe is CVE-2015-4625?: CVE-2015-4625 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-4625 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4625?: CVE-2015-4625 primarily affects Polkit Project Polkit. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4625?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-4625 published?: CVE-2015-4625 was published on 2015-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:polkit_project:polkit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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