CVE-2016-10010
HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 4.24%
Last modified
CVE-2016-10010 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. sshd in OpenSSH before 7.4, when privilege separation is not used, creates forwarded Unix-domain sockets as root, which might allow local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, related to serverloop.c.. EPSS estimates a 4.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
sshd in OpenSSH before 7.4, when privilege separation is not used, creates forwarded Unix-domain sockets as root, which might allow local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, related to serverloop.c.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openssh | <= 7.3 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/19/2Mailing List, Release Notes
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/19/2Mailing List, Release Notes
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10010?
sshd in OpenSSH before 7.4, when privilege separation is not used, creates forwarded Unix-domain sockets as root, which might allow local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, related to serverloop.c.
How severe is CVE-2016-10010?
CVE-2016-10010 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10010?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2016-10010?
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