What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-1572?

CVE-2016-1572 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-1572?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-1572. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Ecryptfs Utils CVE-2016-1572

HIGH

Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)

2016-01-22 security@ubuntu.com

Privilege Escalation Ecryptfs Utils Ubuntu Linux Leap Opensuse Debian Linux Fedora

8.4

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.4 HIGH

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jan 22, 2016 - 15:59 cve.org

HIGH 8.4

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

mount.ecryptfs_private.c in eCryptfs-utils does not validate mount destination filesystem types, which allows local users to gain privileges by mounting over a nonstandard filesystem, as demonstrated. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.4), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Improper Privilege Management vulnerability could allow attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269), which allows attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access. mount.ecryptfs_private.c in eCryptfs-utils does not validate mount destination filesystem types, which allows local users to gain privileges by mounting over a nonstandard filesystem, as demonstrated by /proc/$pid. Affected products include: Ecryptfs Ecryptfs-Utils, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Opensuse Leap, Opensuse, Debian Debian Linux.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply principle of least privilege, validate privilege transitions, implement proper role separation.