CVE-2016-9774: High severity debian linux vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
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The postinst script in the tomcat6 package before 6.0.45+dfsg-1~deb7u4 on Debian wheezy, before 6.0.35-1ubuntu3.9 on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS; the tomcat7 package before 7.0.28-4+deb7u8 on Debian wheezy, before 7.0.56-3+deb8u6 on Debian jessie, before 7.0.52-1ubuntu0.8 on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, and on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, 16.04 LTS, and 16.10; and the tomcat8 package before 8.0.14-1+deb8u5 on Debian jessie, before 8.0.32-1ubuntu1.3 on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, before 8.0.37-1ubuntu0.1 on Ubuntu 16.10, and before 8.0.38-2ubuntu1 on Ubuntu 17.04 might allow local users with access to the tomcat account to obtain sensitive information or gain root privileges via a symlink attack on the Catalina localhost directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9774?
CVE-2016-9774 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9774?
To remediate CVE-2016-9774, upgrade the affected tomcat packages to a version that is 8.0.14-1+deb8u5 or higher.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9774?
CVE-2016-9774 affects Tomcat versions 6.0 and 7.0, specifically on older Debian and Ubuntu releases.
Is CVE-2016-9774 present in more recent Tomcat versions?
CVE-2016-9774 does not affect Tomcat versions 8.5.8-2 and later.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-9774?
Exploitation of CVE-2016-9774 may allow unauthorized access to sensitive information or compromise server integrity.