7.8
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-2353

First published: Sat May 07 2016(Updated: )

The Accellion File Transfer Appliance (FTA) before FTA_9_12_40 allows local users to add an SSH key to an arbitrary group, and consequently gain privileges, via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Accellion Secure File Transfer Appliance<=9_11_210

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-2353?

    CVE-2016-2353 has a high severity rating due to the potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-2353?

    To fix CVE-2016-2353, upgrade to Accellion File Transfer Appliance version 9_12_40 or later.

  • What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2016-2353?

    CVE-2016-2353 is associated with local privilege escalation vulnerabilities.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2016-2353?

    CVE-2016-2353 affects local users of Accellion File Transfer Appliance versions up to 9_11_210.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2016-2353?

    Exploiting CVE-2016-2353 can allow unauthorized users to add an SSH key and gain elevated privileges.

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