CVE-2016-6914
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.16%
Last modified
CVE-2016-6914 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Ubiquiti UniFi Video before 3.8.0 for Windows uses weak permissions for the installation directory, which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges via a Trojan horse taskkill.exe file.. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Ubiquiti UniFi Video before 3.8.0 for Windows uses weak permissions for the installation directory, which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges via a Trojan horse taskkill.exe file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ui | Unifi Video | < 3.8.0 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145533/Ubiquiti-UniFi-Video-3.7.3-Windows-Local-Privilege-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Dec/83Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102278Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://hackerone.com/reports/140793Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43390/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145533/Ubiquiti-UniFi-Video-3.7.3-Windows-Local-Privilege-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Dec/83Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102278Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://hackerone.com/reports/140793Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43390/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-6914?
Ubiquiti UniFi Video before 3.8.0 for Windows uses weak permissions for the installation directory, which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges via a Trojan horse taskkill.exe file.
How severe is CVE-2016-6914?
CVE-2016-6914 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6914?
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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