CVE-2016-1580

Name: CVE-2016-1580
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-05-13T14:59:05.54+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1580 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The setup_snappy_os_mounts function in the ubuntu-core-launcher package before 1.0.27.1 improperly determines the mount point of bind mounts when using snaps, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or gain privileges via a snap with a name starting with "ubuntu-core.". EPSS estimates a 3.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The setup_snappy_os_mounts function in the ubuntu-core-launcher package before 1.0.27.1 improperly determines the mount point of bind mounts when using snaps, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or gain privileges via a snap with a name starting with "ubuntu-core."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.48%

87.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Canonical	Ubuntu-Core-Launcher	1.0.27

References

Timeline

Published: May 13, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1580?

How severe is CVE-2016-1580?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1580 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1580?

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Source: NVD / NIST