What is the severity of CVE-2016-1602?

CVE-2016-1602 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local code execution by attackers.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1602?

To mitigate CVE-2016-1602, update the supportutils package to the latest version provided by SUSE.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-1602?

CVE-2016-1602 affects users running SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and Desktop versions 12 and 12-SP1.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-1602?

CVE-2016-1602 is a code injection vulnerability in the supportconfig data collection tool.

Can CVE-2016-1602 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2016-1602 requires local access, as it can only be exploited by authenticated local users.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-1602

high

7.8

CWE

23/3/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-1602: Code Injection

First published: Thu Mar 23 2017(Updated: )

A code injection in the supportconfig data collection tool in supportutils in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 and 12-SP1 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 12 and 12-SP1 could be used by local attackers to execute code as the user running supportconfig (usually root).

Credit: meissner@suse.de

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with Beagle	=12
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with Beagle	=12-sp1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server	=12-sp1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server	=12

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Reference Links

http://lists.suse.com/pipermail/sle-security-updates/2016-June/002096.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1602?
CVE-2016-1602 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local code execution by attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1602?
To mitigate CVE-2016-1602, update the supportutils package to the latest version provided by SUSE.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-1602?
CVE-2016-1602 affects users running SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and Desktop versions 12 and 12-SP1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-1602?
CVE-2016-1602 is a code injection vulnerability in the supportconfig data collection tool.
Can CVE-2016-1602 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2016-1602 requires local access, as it can only be exploited by authenticated local users.

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