What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-10225?

CVE-2016-10225 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 6.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2016-10225?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2016-10225. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 6.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-10225?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-10225. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Linux 3 4 Sunxi CVE-2016-10225

HIGH

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2017-03-27 cve@mitre.org

Privilege Escalation Linux 3 4 Sunxi

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 27, 2017 - 17:59 cve.org

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

The sunxi-debug driver in Allwinner 3.4 legacy kernel for H3, A83T and H8 devices allows local users to gain root privileges by sending "rootmydevice" to /proc/sunxi_debug/sunxi_debug.

AnalysisAI

The sunxi-debug driver in Allwinner 3.4 legacy kernel for H3, A83T and H8 devices allows local users to gain root privileges by sending "rootmydevice" to /proc/sunxi_debug/sunxi_debug. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. The sunxi-debug driver in Allwinner 3.4 legacy kernel for H3, A83T and H8 devices allows local users to gain root privileges by sending "rootmydevice" to /proc/sunxi_debug/sunxi_debug. Affected products include: Allwinner Linux-3.4-Sunxi.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.