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CVE-2015-3246NVD

Vulnerability Summary

libuser before 0.56.13-8 and 0.60 before 0.60-7, as used in the userhelper program in the usermode package, directly modifies /etc/passwd, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (inconsistent file state) by causing an error during the modification. NOTE: this issue can be combined with CVE-2015-3245 to gain privileges.
Severity Level
MEDIUM(5.1)
Published Date
Aug 11, 2015
Last Modified
Aug 26, 2026
Exploitation Status
ACTIVE
EPSS Score (30-Day)
7.09%Probability
Root Weakness (CWE)
Refer to the official MITRE database for detailed architectural specifications regarding this weakness.
CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh