#VU28385 in Linux kernel - CVE-2015-1838

Vulnerability identifier: #VU28385

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-1838

CWE-ID: CWE-19

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to read and manipulate data.

modules/serverdensity_device.py in SaltStack before 2014.7.4 does not properly handle files in /tmp.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: 4.4 - 4.4.165, 4.9 - 4.9.141, 4.14 - 4.14.84

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External links
https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.14.85
https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.4.166
https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.9.142

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.