What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-6927?

CVE-2015-6927 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6 (Low). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2015-6927?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2015-6927. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-6927?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2015-6927. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Vzctl CVE-2015-6927

LOW

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (CWE-59)

2015-09-28 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Vzctl

3.6

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

3.6 LOW

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 28, 2015 - 20:59 cve.org

LOW 3.6

DescriptionCVE.org

vzctl before 4.9.4 determines the virtual environment (VE) layout based on the presence of root.hdd/DiskDescriptor.xml in the VE private directory, which allows local simfs container (CT) root users to change the root password for arbitrary ploop containers, as demonstrated by a symlink attack on the ploop container root.hdd file and then access a control panel.

AnalysisAI

vzctl before 4.9.4 determines the virtual environment (VE) layout based on the presence of root.hdd/DiskDescriptor.xml in the VE private directory, which allows local simfs container (CT) root users. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.6), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-59. vzctl before 4.9.4 determines the virtual environment (VE) layout based on the presence of root.hdd/DiskDescriptor.xml in the VE private directory, which allows local simfs container (CT) root users to change the root password for arbitrary ploop containers, as demonstrated by a symlink attack on the ploop container root.hdd file and then access a control panel. Affected products include: Openvz Vzctl. Version information: before 4.9.4.

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.