CVE-2016-2353: High severity accellion secure file transfer appliance vulnerability

Published May 7, 2016
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Updated

The Accellion File Transfer Appliance (FTA) before FTA91240 allows local users to add an SSH key to an arbitrary group, and consequently gain privileges, via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Accellion File Transfer Appliance<=9_11_210

Event History

May 7, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2353?

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

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-2353?

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

3

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

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

4

Who is affected by CVE-2016-2353?

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

5

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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