CVE-2016-7490

UnknownEPSS 0.58%

Last modified

CVE-2016-7490 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The installation script studioexpressinstall for Teradata Studio Express 15.12.00.00 creates files in /tmp insecurely. A malicious local user could create a symlink in /tmp and possibly clobber system files or perhaps elevate privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The installation script studioexpressinstall for Teradata Studio Express 15.12.00.00 creates files in /tmp insecurely. A malicious local user could create a symlink in /tmp and possibly clobber system files or perhaps elevate privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.58%

43.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
TeradataStudio Express15.12.00.00

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7490?
The installation script studioexpressinstall for Teradata Studio Express 15.12.00.00 creates files in /tmp insecurely. A malicious local user could create a symlink in /tmp and possibly clobber system files or perhaps elevate privileges.
How severe is CVE-2016-7490?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7490 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7490?
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