CVE-2016-8656
UnknownEPSS 0.37%
Last modified
CVE-2016-8656 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Jboss jbossas before versions 5.2.0-23, 6.4.13, 7.0.5 is vulnerable to an unsafe file handling in the jboss init script which could result in local privilege escalation.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Jboss jbossas before versions 5.2.0-23, 6.4.13, 7.0.5 is vulnerable to an unsafe file handling in the jboss init script which could result in local privilege escalation.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Jboss Enterprise Application Platform | 5.0.0 |
| Redhat | Jboss Enterprise Application Platform | 6.0.0 |
| Redhat | Jboss Enterprise Application Platform | 6.4.0 |
| Redhat | Jboss Enterprise Application Platform | 7.0.0 |
| Redhat | Jboss Enterprise Application Platform | 7.1.0 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0244.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0245.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0246.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0250.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0831.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0832.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0834.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96035Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3454Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3455Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3458Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1609Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-8656Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0244.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0245.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0246.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0250.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0831.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0832.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0834.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96035Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3454Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3455Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3458Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1609Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-8656Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-8656?
Jboss jbossas before versions 5.2.0-23, 6.4.13, 7.0.5 is vulnerable to an unsafe file handling in the jboss init script which could result in local privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2016-8656?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8656 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8656?
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-2016-8656?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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