usb-creator Local Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

BID:74304

CVE-2015-3643 |

Info

usb-creator Local Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 74304
Class: Race Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2015-3643
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Apr 23 2015 12:00AM
Updated: May 12 2015 07:51PM
Credit: Tavis Ormandy
Vulnerable: USB Creator usb-creator 0
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 14.10
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 14.04 LTS
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS amd64
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

usb-creator Local Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

usb-creator is prone to a local authentication-bypass vulnerability.

Local attackers can exploit this issue to bypass certain security restrictions and gain elevated privileges.

Solution / Fix

usb-creator Local Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently, we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

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usb-creator Local Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

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