7.8
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-7488

First published: Thu 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.

Credit: larry0@me.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Teradata Virtual Machine=15.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-7488?

    To fix CVE-2016-7488, modify the file permissions on /etc/luminex/pkgmgr to prevent unauthorized access.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2016-7488?

    CVE-2016-7488 affects users of Teradata Virtual Machine Community Edition version 15.10.

  • Can CVE-2016-7488 lead to remote attacks?

    CVE-2016-7488 is a local vulnerability and does not directly lead to remote attacks.

  • 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.

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