Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-7300
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Auto Updater for Mac allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file, aka "Microsoft (MAU) Office Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Vulnerability category: File inclusionGain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2016-7300
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:auto_updater_for_mac:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-7300
0.64%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 79 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-7300
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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4.6
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
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6.4
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NIST | |
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-7300
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The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-7300
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94784
Microsoft Auto Updater for Mac CVE-2016-7300 Local Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-148
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-148 - Critical | Microsoft Docs
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037441
Microsoft Office Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Bypass Security, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, and Execute Arbitrary Code and Let Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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