CVE-2016-7787

Name: CVE-2016-7787
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-23T22:59:00.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7787 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A maliciously crafted command line for kdesu can result in the user only seeing part of the commands that will actually get executed as super user.. EPSS estimates a 1.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A maliciously crafted command line for kdesu can result in the user only seeing part of the commands that will actually get executed as super user.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.66%

73.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kde	Kde-Cli-Tools	All versions
Opensuse	Leap	42.1
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-10/msg00031.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-10/msg00034.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/29/7Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93224Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-10/msg00031.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-10/msg00034.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/29/7Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93224Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 23, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7787?

A maliciously crafted command line for kdesu can result in the user only seeing part of the commands that will actually get executed as super user.

How severe is CVE-2016-7787?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7787 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7787?

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-2016-7787?

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Source: NVD / NIST