CVE-2016-1202
First published: Mon 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.
Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Atom Electron | <=0.33.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1202?
To fix CVE-2016-1202, update Atom Electron to version 0.33.5 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-1202?
CVE-2016-1202 is an untrusted search path vulnerability affecting Atom Electron.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-1202?
Users running Atom Electron versions prior to 0.33.5 are at risk from CVE-2016-1202.
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.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/tags
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- vendor/atom
- canonical/atom electron
- version/atom electron/0.33.4