CVE-2016-10798: Race Condition

Published Aug 7, 2019
·
Updated

cPanel before 58.0.4 allows a file-ownership change (to nobody) via rearrangeacct (SEC-134).

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cpanel Cpanel>=55.9999.61<56.0.27
Cpanel Cpanel>=57.9999.48<58.0.4

Event History

Aug 7, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:20 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10798?

CVE-2016-10798 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file-ownership changes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10798?

To fix CVE-2016-10798, update cPanel to version 58.0.4 or later.

3

What versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2016-10798?

CVE-2016-10798 affects cPanel versions before 58.0.4 and those within the ranges of 55.9999.61 to 56.0.27 and 57.9999.48 to 58.0.4.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2016-10798?

The impact of CVE-2016-10798 includes unauthorized alteration of file ownership, potentially compromising security and access controls.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2016-10798?

Any users running vulnerable versions of cPanel prior to 58.0.4 are affected by CVE-2016-10798.

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