CVE-2016-1233

Name: CVE-2016-1233
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-01-26T19:59:03.373+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1233 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An unspecified udev rule in the Debian fuse package in jessie before 2.9.3-15+deb8u2, in stretch before 2.9.5-1, and in sid before 2.9.5-1 sets world-writable permissions for the /dev/cuse character device, which allows local users to gain privileges via a character device in /dev, related to an ioctl.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An unspecified udev rule in the Debian fuse package in jessie before 2.9.3-15+deb8u2, in stretch before 2.9.5-1, and in sid before 2.9.5-1 sets world-writable permissions for the /dev/cuse character device, which allows local users to gain privileges via a character device in /dev, related to an ioctl.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Fuse	<= 2.9.3-14

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3451Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3451Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 26, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1233?

How severe is CVE-2016-1233?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1233 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1233?

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