CVE-2016-2288: High severity cogent datahub vulnerability
Published Mar 29, 2016
·Updated
Cogent DataHub before 7.3.10 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging the user or guest role to modify a file.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Cogentdatahub Cogent Datahub<=7.3.9
Event History
Mar 29, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2288?
CVE-2016-2288 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-2288?
To mitigate CVE-2016-2288, upgrade to Cogent DataHub version 7.3.10 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2016-2288?
CVE-2016-2288 affects users of Cogent DataHub versions prior to 7.3.10.
4
Can CVE-2016-2288 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-2288 requires local access, so it cannot be exploited remotely.
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What are the consequences of CVE-2016-2288?
Exploitation of CVE-2016-2288 allows local users to gain higher privileges on the system.