What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-5701?

CVE-2015-5701 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-5701?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2015-5701. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Texlive CVE-2015-5701

MEDIUM

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (CWE-59)

2017-08-25 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Texlive

6.1

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.1 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 25, 2017 - 18:29 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.1

DescriptionCVE.org

mktexlsr revision 36855, and before revision 36626 as packaged in texlive allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack. NOTE: this vulnerability exists due to the reversion of a fix of CVE-2015-5700.

AnalysisAI

mktexlsr revision 36855, and before revision 36626 as packaged in texlive allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-59. mktexlsr revision 36855, and before revision 36626 as packaged in texlive allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack. NOTE: this vulnerability exists due to the reversion of a fix of CVE-2015-5700. Affected products include: Tug Texlive.

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.