CVE-2016-10345: High severity Phusion Passenger vulnerability
Published Apr 18, 2017
·Updated
In Phusion Passenger before 5.1.0, a known /tmp filename was used during passenger-install-nginx-module execution, which could allow local attackers to gain the privileges of the passenger user.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Phusion Passenger<=5.0.30
Remediation
Event History
Apr 18, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10345?
CVE-2016-10345 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for local attackers to escalate privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-10345?
To fix CVE-2016-10345, upgrade Phusion Passenger to version 5.1.0 or later.
3
What versions are affected by CVE-2016-10345?
CVE-2016-10345 affects Phusion Passenger versions up to and including 5.0.30.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-10345?
CVE-2016-10345 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
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Who can exploit CVE-2016-10345?
Local attackers with access to the passenger user can exploit CVE-2016-10345.