CVE-2016-2016
First published: Sat May 14 2016(Updated: )
Base-VxFS-50 B.05.00.01 through B.05.00.02, Base-VxFS-501 B.05.01.0 through B.05.01.03, and Base-VxFS-51 B.05.10.00 through B.05.10.02 on HPE HP-UX 11iv3 with VxFS 5.0, VxFS 5.0.1, and VxFS 5.1SP1 mishandles ACL inheritance for default:class: entries, default:other: entries, and default:user: entries, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging the configuration of a parent directory.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HPE HP-UX | =11.11i-v3 | |
| HP Base-VXFS 50 | =b.05.00.01 | |
| HP Base-VXFS 50 | =b.05.00.02 | |
| HP Base-VXFS 5.01 | =b.05.01.0 | |
| HP Base-VXFS 5.01 | =b.05.01.01 | |
| HP Base-VXFS 5.01 | =b.05.01.03 | |
| HP Base-VXFS 5.1 | =b.05.10.00 | |
| HP Base-VXFS 5.1 | =b.05.10.02 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2016?
The severity of CVE-2016-2016 is classified as medium, indicating potential impacts on the system's security.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2016?
To fix CVE-2016-2016, upgrade to the patched versions of Base-VxFS that are not affected by this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-2016?
CVE-2016-2016 affects HPE HP-UX 11iv3 running specific versions of Base-VxFS, namely B.05.00.01 through B.05.00.02, B.05.01.0 through B.05.01.03, and B.05.10.00 through B.05.10.02.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2016-2016?
CVE-2016-2016 involves a mishandling of ACL inheritance for default class entries, which may lead to improper file permissions.
Is CVE-2016-2016 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2016-2016 is considered a local vulnerability, requiring authenticated access to exploit.
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