CVE-2015-7724
high
CVSS v3
7.8
CVSS v2
7.2
VIR risk
7.8
Description
AMD fglrx-driver before 15.9 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack. NOTE: This vulnerability exists due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-7723.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
75%
Patch ETA
—
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
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Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| amd | fglrx-driver | {"endIncluding":"15.7"} | |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134120/AMD-fglrx-driver-15.7-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Oct/103
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536782/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77361
- https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2015-7724/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134120/AMD-fglrx-driver-15.7-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Oct/103
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536782/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77361
- https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2015-7724/
CWEs
CWE-59
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.