CVE-2016-8656

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.

Categories

7.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
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Affected: jboss jbossas
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References

Link Tags
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0250.html vendor advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0831.html vendor advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0834.html vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3458 vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1609 vendor advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0832.html vendor advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-8656 issue tracking vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96035 vdb entry third party advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0244.html vendor advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0246.html vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3455 vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3454 vendor advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0245.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8656?
CVE-2016-8656 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-8656?
To fix CVE-2016-8656, 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-2016-8656 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-8656 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-2016-8656?
CVE-2016-8656 affects jboss jbossas.
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