CVE-2015-1378: cmdlineopts.clp in grml-debootstrap in Debian 0.54, 0.68.x before 0.68.1, 0.7x before 0.78 is sourced without

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEWATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-1378 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting grml-debootstrap. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

cmdlineopts.clp in grml-debootstrap in Debian 0.54, 0.68.x before 0.68.1, 0.7x before 0.78 is sourced without checking that the local directory is writable by non-root users.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2017-08-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: grml

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-08-07 17:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

grml grml-debootstrap DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.54 · 0.68 · 0.70 · 0.71 · 0.72 · 0.73 · 0.74 · 0.75

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.54

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy grml-debootstrap || rpm -q grml-debootstrap || grml-debootstrap --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.54 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison grml-debootstrap sudo apt install grml-debootstrap=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.54> sudo apt-mark hold grml-debootstrap

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list grml-debootstrap sudo dnf downgrade grml-debootstrap-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.54> sudo dnf versionlock add grml-debootstrap

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2015-1378?

grml-debootstrap: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-1378 being exploited?

CVE-2015-1378 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-2015-1378 affect?

CVE-2015-1378 affects grml-debootstrap. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). cmdlineopts.clp in grml-debootstrap in Debian 0.54, 0.68.x before 0.68.1, 0.7x before 0.78 is sourced without checking that the local directory is writable by non-root users.

How urgent is CVE-2015-1378?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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