MEDIUM
CVE-2015-0296
CWE-264Published: October 6, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.7
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The pre-install script in texlive 3.1.20140525_r34255.fc21 as packaged in Fedora 21 and rpm, and texlive 6.20131226_r32488.fc20 and rpm allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a crafted file in the user's home directory.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-0296 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 4.7.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
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http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154198.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154424.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/27/6Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72826Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1197082Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154198.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154424.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/27/6Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72826Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1197082Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2015-0296
CVSS Score4.7 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 6, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-264)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2015-0296 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.