Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop
CVE-2016-5759
HIGH
Severity by source
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:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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The mkdumprd script called "dracut" in the current working directory "." allows local users to trick the administrator into executing code as root.
AnalysisAI
The mkdumprd script called "dracut" in the current working directory "." allows local users to trick the administrator into executing code as root. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. The mkdumprd script called "dracut" in the current working directory "." allows local users to trick the administrator into executing code as root. Affected products include: Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop, Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Server, Opensuse Leap.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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Same weakness CWE-20 – Improper Input Validation
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