CVE-2016-9151
UnknownEPSS 1.21%
Last modified
CVE-2016-9151 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 5.0.20, 5.1.x before 5.1.13, 6.0.x before 6.0.15, 6.1.x before 6.1.15, 7.0.x before 7.0.11, and 7.1.x before 7.1.6 allows local users to gain privileges via crafted values of unspecified environment variables.. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 5.0.20, 5.1.x before 5.1.13, 6.0.x before 6.0.15, 6.1.x before 6.1.15, 7.0.x before 7.0.11, and 7.1.x before 7.1.6 allows local users to gain privileges via crafted values of unspecified environment variables.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Paloaltonetworks | Pan-Os | >= 5.0.0, < 5.0.20 |
| Paloaltonetworks | Pan-Os | >= 5.1, < 5.1.13 |
| Paloaltonetworks | Pan-Os | >= 6.0.0, < 6.0.15 |
| Paloaltonetworks | Pan-Os | >= 6.1.0, < 6.1.15 |
| Paloaltonetworks | Pan-Os | >= 7.0.0, < 7.0.11 |
| Paloaltonetworks | Pan-Os | >= 7.1.0, < 7.1.6 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94400Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037381Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40788/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40789/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94400Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037381Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40788/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40789/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-9151?
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 5.0.20, 5.1.x before 5.1.13, 6.0.x before 6.0.15, 6.1.x before 6.1.15, 7.0.x before 7.0.11, and 7.1.x before 7.1.6 allows local users to gain privileges via crafted values of unspecified environment variables.
How severe is CVE-2016-9151?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9151 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9151?
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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