What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-7787?

CVE-2016-7787 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.9 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-7787?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-7787. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Kde Cli Tools CVE-2016-7787

MEDIUM

Code Injection (CWE-94)

2016-12-23 cve@mitre.org

RCE Code Injection Kde Cli Tools Leap Opensuse

4.9

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.9 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 23, 2016 - 22:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 4.9

DescriptionCVE.org

A maliciously crafted command line for kdesu can result in the user only seeing part of the commands that will actually get executed as super user.

AnalysisAI

A maliciously crafted command line for kdesu can result in the user only seeing part of the commands that will actually get executed as super user. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Code Injection vulnerability could allow attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. A maliciously crafted command line for kdesu can result in the user only seeing part of the commands that will actually get executed as super user. Affected products include: Kde Kde-Cli-Tools, Opensuse Leap, Opensuse.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Never evaluate user-controlled input as code. Use sandboxing, disable dangerous functions, apply strict input validation.