4.7CVSSMEDIUM
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.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:HAttack ComplexityHigh
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154198.html
lists.fedoraproject.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72826
securityfocus.com
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/154424.html
lists.fedoraproject.org
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Timeline
Published
Oct 6, 2017
Last Updated
May 13, 2026
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