What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-6299?

CVE-2016-6299 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2016-6299?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2016-6299. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-6299?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-6299. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Fedora CVE-2016-6299

HIGH

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

2017-04-14 secalert@redhat.com

Privilege Escalation Fedora Scm Plugin

7.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 14, 2017 - 18:59 cve.org

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

The scm plug-in in mock might allow attackers to bypass the intended chroot protection mechanism and gain root privileges via a crafted spec file.

AnalysisAI

The scm plug-in in mock might allow attackers to bypass the intended chroot protection mechanism and gain root privileges via a crafted spec file. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. The scm plug-in in mock might allow attackers to bypass the intended chroot protection mechanism and gain root privileges via a crafted spec file. Affected products include: Fedoraproject Fedora, Mock Project Scm Plugin.

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.