Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-3992
cronic before 3 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a (1) cronic.out.$$, (2) cronic.err.$$, or (3) cronic.trace.$$ file in /tmp.
Vulnerability category: BypassGain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2016-3992
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:42.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cronic_project:cronic:2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-3992
0.06%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 25 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-3992
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.9
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:N |
3.9
|
6.9
|
NIST | |
|
6.2
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
2.5
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-3992
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The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-3992
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https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=820331
#820331 - cronic: CVE-2016-3992: uses very predictable temporary files - Debian Bug report logsThird Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/09/4
oss-security - CVE request: cronic - predictable temporary files
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/10/2
oss-security - Re: CVE request: cronic - predictable temporary files
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-07/msg00013.html
openSUSE-SU-2016:1741-1: moderate: Security update for cronicThird Party Advisory
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