CVE-2015-4045: The sudoers file in the asset discovery scanner in AlienVault OSSIM before 5.0.1 allows local users to gain pr

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-4045?

open source security information management: upgrade to newer than 5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-4045 being exploited?

CVE-2015-4045 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-2015-4045 affect?

CVE-2015-4045 affects open source security information management. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). The sudoers file in the asset discovery scanner in AlienVault OSSIM before 5.0.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted nmap script.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-4045?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.7UPGRADE

CVE-2015-4045 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting open source security information management. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The sudoers file in the asset discovery scanner in AlienVault OSSIM before 5.0.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted nmap script.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2017-05-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: alienvault

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-05-23 04:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

alienvault open source security information management UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.0

Fixed in: newer than 5.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy open-source-security-information-management || rpm -q open-source-security-information-management || open-source-security-information-management --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade open-source-security-information-management

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade open-source-security-information-management

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-4045?

open source security information management: upgrade to newer than 5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-4045 being exploited?

CVE-2015-4045 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-2015-4045 affect?

CVE-2015-4045 affects open source security information management. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). The sudoers file in the asset discovery scanner in AlienVault OSSIM before 5.0.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted nmap script.

How urgent is CVE-2015-4045?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2018-7279 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE A remote code execution issue was discovered in AlienVault USM and OSSIM before 5.5.1.
CVE-2015-4046 HIGH 7.2 UPGRADE The asset discovery scanner in AlienVault OSSIM before 5.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbi

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