CVE-2015-3222

7.0 HIGH

Published: September 07, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

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Description

syscheck/seechanges.c in OSSEC 2.7 through 2.8.1 on NIX systems allows local users to execute arbitrary code as root.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132281/OSSEC-2.8.1-Local-Root-Escalation.html

Source: secalert@redhat.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/11/1

Source: secalert@redhat.com

Mailing List Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75148

Source: secalert@redhat.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://github.com/ossec/ossec-hids/releases/tag/2.8.2

Source: secalert@redhat.com

Third Party Advisory

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132281/OSSEC-2.8.1-Local-Root-Escalation.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/11/1

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Mailing List Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75148

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://github.com/ossec/ossec-hids/releases/tag/2.8.2

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.0 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

2.0%

78th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

Affected Vendors

ossec

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