CVE-2016-0764

Name: CVE-2016-0764
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-17T13:18:05.373+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.2/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0764 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Race condition in Network Manager before 1.0.12 as packaged in Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 7, Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 7, Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 7, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 7 allows local users to obtain sensitive connection information by reading temporary files during ifcfg and keyfile changes.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Race condition in Network Manager before 1.0.12 as packaged in Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 7, Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 7, Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 7, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 7 allows local users to obtain sensitive connection information by reading temporary files during ifcfg and keyfile changes.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.26%

17.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Networkmanager	<= 1.0.8

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2581.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1324025Issue Tracking
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2581.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1324025Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: Jul 17, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0764?

How severe is CVE-2016-0764?

CVE-2016-0764 has a CVSS score of 6.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0764?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST