Local Code Execution Vulnerability in OSSEC by Trend Micro
CVE-2015-3222

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Ossec

Status
Ossec
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 September 2017

What is CVE-2015-3222?

The vulnerability in OSSEC versions 2.7 to 2.8.1 on NIX systems allows local users to gain elevated privileges, executing arbitrary code as root. This poses a significant security risk, enabling unauthorized access and control over the system. Proper mitigation steps should be implemented to protect against potential exploitation.

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132281/OSSEC-2.8.1-L...
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/11/1
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https://github.com/ossec/ossec-hids/releases/tag/2.8.2
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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