What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-0278?

CVE-2015-0278 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (Critical). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.6%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-0278?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2015-0278. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Fedora CVE-2015-0278

CRITICAL

Improper Check for Dropped Privileges (CWE-273)

2015-05-18 secalert@redhat.com

Information Disclosure Fedora Libuv Node Js

10.0

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

10.0 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 18, 2015 - 15:59 cve.org

CRITICAL 10.0

DescriptionCVE.org

libuv before 0.10.34 does not properly drop group privileges, which allows context-dependent attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

AnalysisAI

libuv before 0.10.34 does not properly drop group privileges, which allows context-dependent attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors. Rated critical severity (CVSS 10.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-273. libuv before 0.10.34 does not properly drop group privileges, which allows context-dependent attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Fedoraproject Fedora, Libuv Project Libuv, Nodejs Node.Js. Version information: before 0.10.34.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.