What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-4445?

CVE-2016-4445 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.0 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2016-4445?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2016-4445. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-4445?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-4445. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Enterprise Linux Desktop CVE-2016-4445

HIGH

Command Injection (CWE-77)

2017-04-11 secalert@redhat.com

Command Injection Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Enterprise Linux Server Enterprise Linux Workstation Enterprise Linux Hpc Node Setroubleshoot Setroubleshoot Project

7.0

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.0 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 11, 2017 - 18:59 cve.org

HIGH 7.0

DescriptionCVE.org

The fix_lookup_id function in sealert in setroubleshoot before 3.2.23 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands as root by triggering an SELinux denial with a crafted file name, related to executing external commands with the commands.getstatusoutput function.

AnalysisAI

The fix_lookup_id function in sealert in setroubleshoot before 3.2.23 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands as root by triggering an SELinux denial with a crafted file name, related to. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.0). Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Command Injection (CWE-77), which allows attackers to inject arbitrary commands into system command execution. The fix_lookup_id function in sealert in setroubleshoot before 3.2.23 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands as root by triggering an SELinux denial with a crafted file name, related to executing external commands with the commands.getstatusoutput function. Affected products include: Setroubleshoot Project Setroubleshoot, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Hpc Node, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation. Version information: before 3.2.23.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Use parameterized APIs, avoid shell execution, validate input with strict allowlists.