MEDIUM
CVE-2015-3243
CWE-532Published: July 25, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
rsyslog uses weak permissions for generating log files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading files in /var/log/cron.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-3243 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
rsyslog1 product(s)
rsyslog
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
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://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/18/12Mailing List · VDB Entry
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/20/3Mailing List · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75298Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032885Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1232826Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/18/12Mailing List · VDB Entry
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/20/3Mailing List · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75298Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032885Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1232826Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2015-3243
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-532
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 25, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-532)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2015-3243 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.