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CVE-2015-1336

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 1.05% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2017-09-28 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Ubuntu, Debian. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2015-1336
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
1.05%
Ubuntu Debian

Original NVD Description

The daily mandb cleanup job in Man-db before 2.7.6.1-1 as packaged in Ubuntu and Debian allows local users with access to the man account to gain privileges via vectors involving insecure chown use.

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