CVE-2016-1602

Name: CVE-2016-1602
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-23T06:59:00.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1602 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A code injection in the supportconfig data collection tool in supportutils in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 and 12-SP1 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 12 and 12-SP1 could be used by local attackers to execute code as the user running supportconfig (usually root).. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A code injection in the supportconfig data collection tool in supportutils in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 and 12-SP1 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 12 and 12-SP1 could be used by local attackers to execute code as the user running supportconfig (usually root).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Suse	Linux Enterprise Desktop	12	—
Suse	Linux Enterprise Server	12	Sp1
Suse	Suse Linux Enterprise Server	12	—

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1602?

How severe is CVE-2016-1602?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1602 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1602?

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Source: NVD / NIST