CVE-2015-3643: usb-creator before 0.2.38.3ubuntu0.1 on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, before 0.2.56.3ubuntu0.1 on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, before

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-3643?

usb-creator: upgrade to newer than 0.2.67. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-3643 being exploited?

CVE-2015-3643 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2015-3643 affect?

CVE-2015-3643 affects usb-creator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). usb-creator before 0.2.38.3ubuntu0.1 on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, before 0.2.56.3ubuntu0.1 on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, before 0.2.62ubuntu0.3 on Ubuntu 14.10, and before 0.2.67ubuntu0.1 on Ubuntu 15.04 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging a

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-3643?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2015-3643 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting usb-creator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

usb-creator before 0.2.38.3ubuntu0.1 on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, before 0.2.56.3ubuntu0.1 on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, before 0.2.62ubuntu0.3 on Ubuntu 14.10, and before 0.2.67ubuntu0.1 on Ubuntu 15.04 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging a missing call check_polkit for the KVMTest method.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2017-09-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: usb-creator project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-09-28 01:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

usb-creator project usb-creator UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.2.38.3 · <= 0.2.56.3 · <= 0.2.62ubuntu0.2 · <= 0.2.67

Fixed in: newer than 0.2.67

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy usb-creator || rpm -q usb-creator || usb-creator --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.2.67 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade usb-creator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade usb-creator

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: usb-creator 0.2.x (Ubuntu 12.04/14.04/14.10) - Local Privilege Escalation

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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-2015-3643?

usb-creator: upgrade to newer than 0.2.67. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-3643 being exploited?

CVE-2015-3643 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-2015-3643 affect?

CVE-2015-3643 affects usb-creator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). usb-creator before 0.2.38.3ubuntu0.1 on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, before 0.2.56.3ubuntu0.1 on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, before 0.2.62ubuntu0.3 on Ubuntu 14.10, and before 0.2.67ubuntu0.1 on Ubuntu 15.04 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging a

How urgent is CVE-2015-3643?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Software pages

Ubuntu vulnerabilities

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