CVE-2016-6299

Name: CVE-2016-6299
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-14T18:59:00.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6299 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The scm plug-in in mock might allow attackers to bypass the intended chroot protection mechanism and gain root privileges via a crafted spec file.. EPSS estimates a 1.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The scm plug-in in mock might allow attackers to bypass the intended chroot protection mechanism and gain root privileges via a crafted spec file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.73%

74.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fedoraproject	Fedora	23
Fedoraproject	Fedora	24
Fedoraproject	Fedora	25
Mock Project	Scm Plugin	All versions

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/13/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92948Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1375490Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UFC4LU6GYYEVUK6LQ2FKUGMZXRTLLL5A/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VYLMPA5VLLX67DUJ6XLJ2TIW6CX2CFL4/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/X5PH2YGYWYUAYPHK32SGUZGZXQEBEYNK/
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/13/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92948Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1375490Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UFC4LU6GYYEVUK6LQ2FKUGMZXRTLLL5A/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VYLMPA5VLLX67DUJ6XLJ2TIW6CX2CFL4/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/X5PH2YGYWYUAYPHK32SGUZGZXQEBEYNK/

Timeline

Published: Apr 14, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6299?

The scm plug-in in mock might allow attackers to bypass the intended chroot protection mechanism and gain root privileges via a crafted spec file.

How severe is CVE-2016-6299?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6299 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6299?

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-2016-6299?

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Source: NVD / NIST