CVE-2016-1602

Description

A code injection in the supportconfig data collection tool in supportutils in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 and 12-SP1 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 12 and 12-SP1 could be used by local attackers to execute code as the user running supportconfig (usually root).

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Affected: n/a supportconfig
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://lists.suse.com/pipermail/sle-security-updates/2016-June/002096.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1602?
CVE-2016-1602 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-1602?
To fix CVE-2016-1602, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-1602 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-1602 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-1602?
CVE-2016-1602 affects n/a supportconfig.
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