CVE-2015-8697: stalin 0.11-5 allows local users to write to arbitrary files.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-8697 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting stalin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

stalin 0.11-5 allows local users to write to arbitrary files.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2017-06-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-06-27 20:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

stalin project stalin DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.11-5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.11-5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.11-5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison stalin sudo apt install stalin=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.11-5> sudo apt-mark hold stalin

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

dnf --showduplicates list stalin sudo dnf downgrade stalin-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.11-5> sudo dnf versionlock add stalin

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-2015-8697?

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

Is CVE-2015-8697 being exploited?

CVE-2015-8697 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-2015-8697 affect?

CVE-2015-8697 affects stalin. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). stalin 0.11-5 allows local users to write to arbitrary files.

How urgent is CVE-2015-8697?

Priority 31/100. On your watchlist

References

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