Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-9595
A flaw was found in katello-debug before 3.4.0 where certain scripts and log files used insecure temporary files. A local user could exploit this flaw to conduct a symbolic-link attack, allowing them to overwrite the contents of arbitrary files.
Products affected by CVE-2016-9595
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:satellite:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:satellite_capsule:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:katello:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-9595
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 12 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-9595
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.6
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P |
3.9
|
4.9
|
NIST | |
|
6.9
|
MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.4
|
10.0
|
Red Hat, Inc. | |
|
5.5
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
1.8
|
3.6
|
NIST | |
|
7.3
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.3
|
5.9
|
Red Hat, Inc. |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-9595
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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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Creating and using insecure temporary files can leave application and system data vulnerable to attack.Assigned by: secalert@redhat.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2016-9595
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0336
RHSA-2018:0336 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-9595
1406729 – (CVE-2016-9595) CVE-2016-9595 katello-debug: Possible symlink attacks due to use of predictable file namesIssue Tracking;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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