What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-8659?

CVE-2016-8659 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 patch available for CVE-2016-8659?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-8659. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Bubblewrap CVE-2016-8659

HIGH

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

2017-02-13 cve@mitre.org

Privilege Escalation Bubblewrap

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

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 13, 2017 - 18:59 cve.org

HIGH 7.0

DescriptionCVE.org

Bubblewrap before 0.1.3 sets the PR_SET_DUMPABLE flag, which might allow local users to gain privileges by attaching to the process, as demonstrated by sending commands to a PrivSep socket.

AnalysisAI

Bubblewrap before 0.1.3 sets the PR_SET_DUMPABLE flag, which might allow local users to gain privileges by attaching to the process, as demonstrated by sending commands to a PrivSep socket. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.0).

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. Bubblewrap before 0.1.3 sets the PR_SET_DUMPABLE flag, which might allow local users to gain privileges by attaching to the process, as demonstrated by sending commands to a PrivSep socket. Affected products include: Bubblewrap Project Bubblewrap. Version information: before 0.1.3.

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.