Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-7490
The installation script studioexpressinstall for Teradata Studio Express 15.12.00.00 creates files in /tmp insecurely. A malicious local user could create a symlink in /tmp and possibly clobber system files or perhaps elevate privileges.
Products affected by CVE-2016-7490
- cpe:2.3:a:teradata:studio_express:15.12.00.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-7490
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-7490
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
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-2016-7490
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-7490
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http://www.vapidlabs.com/advisory.php?v=174
Larry Cashdollar VulnerabilityExploit;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94255
Teradata Studio Express CVE-2016-7490 Insecure Temporary File Creation VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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