CVE-2015-7724
CyberVault Technical Summary
Analyst SynthesisTechnical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2015-7724 impacting amd fglrx-driver. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH).
Original NVD Description
Source: NIST NVD📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown
🎯 Affected Versions Matrix
| Affected Product | amd / fglrx-driver |
| Affected Versions | * |
| Weakness Enumeration | CWE-59 |
Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe
Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2015-7724 impacting amd fglrx-driver.
id: cve-2015-7724
info:
name: amd fglrx-driver - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
author: cybervault-security-intel
severity: high
description: |
Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2015-7724 affecting amd fglrx-driver.
Evaluation: AMD fglrx-driver before 15.9 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack. NOTE: This vulnerability exists due to an incomplete fix for...
reference:
- https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2015-7724
classification:
cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cvss-score: 7.8
cve-id: CVE-2015-7724
cwe-id: CWE-59
tags: cve,cve-2015-7724,amd,fglrx-driver,high
http:
- method: GET
path:
- "{BaseURL}/"
- "{BaseURL}/api/"
matchers-condition: and
matchers:
- type: status
status:
- 200
- type: word
words:
- "fglrx-driver"
part: body
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2015-7724
# Target: amd fglrx-driver | CVSS: 7.8 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only
import requests
import sys
def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2015-7724 (amd fglrx-driver)...")
headers = {
"User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
"Accept": "*/*"
}
try:
r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
if r.status_code < 500:
print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against amd fglrx-driver scope (*).")
return True
except Exception as e:
print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
return False
if __name__ == '__main__':
url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
verify_vulnerability(url)
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2015-7724
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install fglrx-driver 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade fglrx-driver 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update fglrx-driver
# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i fglrx-driver 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i fglrx-driver
# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."
🛡️ Remediation & Security Action
- Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
- Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
- Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
🔗 Verified Technical References
- No records filed in this category.
- No records filed in this category.
- ↗ http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134120/AMD-fglrx-driver-15.7-Privilege-Escalation.html
- ↗ http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Oct/103
- ↗ http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536782/100/0/threaded
- ↗ http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77361
- ↗ https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2015-7724/
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide
How do I fix CVE-2015-7724 in amd fglrx-driver?
Review vendor-specific security notices and update amd fglrx-driver packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.
Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2015-7724?
No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.
What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2015-7724?
CVE-2015-7724 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.