CVE-2016-9595

Name: CVE-2016-9595
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-27T18:29:00.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9595 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A flaw was found in katello-debug before 3.4.0 where certain scripts and log files used insecure temporary files. A local user could exploit this flaw to conduct a symbolic-link attack, allowing them to overwrite the contents of arbitrary files.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was found in katello-debug before 3.4.0 where certain scripts and log files used insecure temporary files. A local user could exploit this flaw to conduct a symbolic-link attack, allowing them to overwrite the contents of arbitrary files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.40%

32.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Theforeman	Katello	< 3.4.0
Redhat	Satellite	6.3
Redhat	Satellite Capsule	6.3

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0336Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-9595Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0336Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-9595Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 27, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9595?

How severe is CVE-2016-9595?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9595 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9595?

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