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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