Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-2779
runuser in util-linux allows local users to escape to the parent session via a crafted TIOCSTI ioctl call, which pushes characters to the terminal's input buffer.
Products affected by CVE-2016-2779
- cpe:2.3:a:kernel:util-linux:2.24.2-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-2779
0.16%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 33 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-2779
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
|
HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
|
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-2016-2779
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-2779
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/27/2
oss-security - Re: CVE Request: util-linux runuser tty hijacking via TIOCSTI ioctlMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=815922
#815922 - util-linux: CVE-2016-2779: runuser tty hijacking via TIOCSTI ioctl - Debian Bug report logsIssue Tracking;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/27/1
oss-security - CVE Request: util-linux runuser tty hijacking via TIOCSTI ioctlMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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