Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in AMD fglrx-Driver Software
CVE-2015-7723

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Amd
Status
Fglrx-driver
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 June 2017

Summary

The AMD fglrx-driver prior to version 15.7 contains a vulnerability that allows local users to escalate their privileges. This is achievable through a symlink attack on POSIX shared memory, where insecure permissions permit manipulation. This exploit highlights the need for users to maintain updated software versions to safeguard against unauthorized privilege escalations.

References

https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and...
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134121/AMD-fglrx-dri...
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Oct/104
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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