Unscored severity · published Oct 26, 2015
CVE-2015-3255
The polkit_backend_action_pool_init function in polkitbackend/polkitbackendactionpool.c in PolicyKit (aka polkit) before 0.113 might allow local users to gain privileges via…
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CVSS
0.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
The polkit_backend_action_pool_init function in polkitbackend/polkitbackendactionpool.c in PolicyKit (aka polkit) before 0.113 might allow local users to gain privileges via duplicate action IDs in action descriptions.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.4% · higher than 32% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
PO
Polkit · Polkit Project
through 0.112 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-3255
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2015-3255
lists.freedesktop.org
http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/polkit-devel/2015-July/000432.html
lists.opensuse.org
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00010.html
lists.opensuse.org
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00042.html
www.securitytracker.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035023
bugs.freedesktop.org
https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=83590
bugzilla.redhat.com
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1245673
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