CVE-2016-20015: Race Condition
In the ebuild package through smokeping-2.7.3-r1 for SmokePing on Gentoo, the initscript allows the smokeping user to gain ownership of any file, allowing for the smokeping user to gain root privileges. There is a race condition involving /var/lib/smokeping and chown.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-20015?
CVE-2016-20015 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for root privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-20015?
To fix CVE-2016-20015, update your ebuild package for SmokePing to a version higher than 2.7.3-r1.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-20015?
CVE-2016-20015 affects users of the Smokeping ebuild package on Gentoo systems prior to version 2.7.3-r1.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-20015?
CVE-2016-20015 can be exploited through a race condition that allows unauthorized users to change file ownership and gain root privileges.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-20015?
The impact of CVE-2016-20015 includes potential unauthorized access to system resources with elevated privileges.