CVE-2016-20015

Name: CVE-2016-20015
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-20T18:15:09.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-20015 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the ebuild package through smokeping-2.7.3-r1 for SmokePing on Gentoo, the initscript allows the smokeping user to gain ownership of any file, allowing for the smokeping user to gain root privileges. There is a race condition involving /var/lib/smokeping and chown.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the ebuild package through smokeping-2.7.3-r1 for SmokePing on Gentoo, the initscript allows the smokeping user to gain ownership of any file, allowing for the smokeping user to gain root privileges. There is a race condition involving /var/lib/smokeping and chown.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Smokeping	Smokeping	<= 2.7.3-r1

References

https://bugs.gentoo.org/602652Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.gentoo.org/602652Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-20015?

How severe is CVE-2016-20015?

CVE-2016-20015 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-20015?

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