CVE-2016-3992
UnknownEPSS 0.35%
Last modified
CVE-2016-3992 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. cronic before 3 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a (1) cronic.out.$$, (2) cronic.err.$$, or (3) cronic.trace.$$ file in /tmp.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
cronic before 3 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a (1) cronic.out.$$, (2) cronic.err.$$, or (3) cronic.trace.$$ file in /tmp.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cronic Project | Cronic | 2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-07/msg00013.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=820331Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-07/msg00013.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=820331Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-3992?
cronic before 3 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a (1) cronic.out.$$, (2) cronic.err.$$, or (3) cronic.trace.$$ file in /tmp.
How severe is CVE-2016-3992?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3992 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3992?
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-2016-3992?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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