CVE-2015-5200: The trace functionality in libvdpau before 1.1.1, when used in a setuid or setgid application, allows local us

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-5200?

libvdpau: upgrade to newer than 1.1.0; ubuntu linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-5200 being exploited?

CVE-2015-5200 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-2015-5200 affect?

CVE-2015-5200 affects libvdpau, ubuntu linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). The trace functionality in libvdpau before 1.1.1, when used in a setuid or setgid application, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-5200?

Priority 34/100. On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3WATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2015-5200 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting libvdpau, ubuntu linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The trace functionality in libvdpau before 1.1.1, when used in a setuid or setgid application, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2015-09-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: canonical · libvdpau project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-09-08 15:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libvdpau project libvdpau UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade libvdpau

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libvdpau

Note

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

canonical ubuntu linux MITIGATE

Affected: 12.04 · 14.04 · 15.04

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.04

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.

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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-2015-5200?

libvdpau: upgrade to newer than 1.1.0; ubuntu linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-5200 being exploited?

CVE-2015-5200 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-2015-5200 affect?

CVE-2015-5200 affects libvdpau, ubuntu linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). The trace functionality in libvdpau before 1.1.1, when used in a setuid or setgid application, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2015-5200?

Priority 34/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

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