CVE-2016-1202: High severity atom electron vulnerability
Published Apr 25, 2016
·Updated
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Atom Electron before 0.33.5 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse Node.js module in a parent directory of a directory named on a require line.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Atom Electron<=0.33.4
Event History
Apr 25, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1202?
CVE-2016-1202 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
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How do I fix CVE-2016-1202?
To fix CVE-2016-1202, update Atom Electron to version 0.33.5 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-1202?
CVE-2016-1202 is an untrusted search path vulnerability affecting Atom Electron.
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Who is affected by CVE-2016-1202?
Users running Atom Electron versions prior to 0.33.5 are at risk from CVE-2016-1202.
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What can an attacker gain by exploiting CVE-2016-1202?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2016-1202 can gain elevated privileges by using a malicious Node.js module located in a parent directory.