CVE-2016-7063
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.39%
Last modified
CVE-2016-7063 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in pritunl-client before version 1.0.1116.6. Arbitrary write to user specified path may lead to privilege escalation.. EPSS estimates a 2.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in pritunl-client before version 1.0.1116.6. Arbitrary write to user specified path may lead to privilege escalation.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pritunl | Pritunl-Client | < 1.0.1116.6 |
References
- https://github.com/pritunl/pritunl-client-electron/releases/tag/1.0.1116.6Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://lf.lc/CVE-2016-7063.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pritunl/pritunl-client-electron/releases/tag/1.0.1116.6Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://lf.lc/CVE-2016-7063.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-7063?
A flaw was found in pritunl-client before version 1.0.1116.6. Arbitrary write to user specified path may lead to privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2016-7063?
CVE-2016-7063 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7063?
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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