CVE-2016-7091

Name: CVE-2016-7091
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-22T21:59:00.113+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7091 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. sudo: It was discovered that the default sudo configuration on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and possibly other Linux implementations preserves the value of INPUTRC which could lead to information disclosure. A local user with sudo access to a restricted program that uses readline could use this flaw to read content from specially formatted files with elevated privileges provided by sudo.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

sudo: It was discovered that the default sudo configuration on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and possibly other Linux implementations preserves the value of INPUTRC which could lead to information disclosure. A local user with sudo access to a restricted program that uses readline could use this flaw to read content from specially formatted files with elevated privileges provided by sudo.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.40%

32.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	All versions
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Hpc Node	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	7.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92615Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-readline/2016-05/msg00009.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2593.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92615Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-readline/2016-05/msg00009.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2593.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 22, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7091?

How severe is CVE-2016-7091?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7091 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7091?

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