CVE-2015-0858: Cool Projects TarDiff allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a pathname in a /

Routine

LOW 3.3WATCHLISTMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2015-0858 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting debian linux, tardiff. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cool Projects TarDiff allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a pathname in a /tmp/tardiff-$$ temporary directory.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2016-05-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: debian · tardiff project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2016-05-06 17:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 8.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

tardiff project tardiff MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tardiff || rpm -q tardiff || tardiff --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-0858?

debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; tardiff: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-0858 being exploited?

CVE-2015-0858 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-0858 affect?

CVE-2015-0858 affects debian linux, tardiff. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). Cool Projects TarDiff allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a pathname in a /tmp/tardiff-$$ temporary directory.

How urgent is CVE-2015-0858?

Priority 24/100. On your watchlist

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