CVE-2016-7488: High severity teradata virtual machine vulnerability
Published Nov 10, 2016
·Updated
Teradata Virtual Machine Community Edition v15.10 has insecure file permissions on /etc/luminex/pkgmgr. These could allow a local user to modify its contents and execute commands as root.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Teradata Virtual Machine=15.10
Event History
Nov 10, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7488?
CVE-2016-7488 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of local privilege escalation.
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How do I fix CVE-2016-7488?
To fix CVE-2016-7488, modify the file permissions on /etc/luminex/pkgmgr to prevent unauthorized access.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2016-7488?
CVE-2016-7488 affects users of Teradata Virtual Machine Community Edition version 15.10.
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Can CVE-2016-7488 lead to remote attacks?
CVE-2016-7488 is a local vulnerability and does not directly lead to remote attacks.
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What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2016-7488?
Exploiting CVE-2016-7488 could allow a local user to execute commands as root, compromising the system's security.