Vulnerability Description
The allow_execmod plugin for setroubleshoot before 3.2.23 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by triggering an execmod SELinux denial with a crafted binary filename, related to the commands.getstatusoutput function.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Setroubleshoot Project | Setroubleshoot | <= 3.2.22 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Hpc Node | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q2/575ExploitMailing ListPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91476Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036144Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1293Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1332644Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/fedora-selinux/setroubleshoot/commit/5cd60033ea7f5bdf8c19c27bPatch
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1267.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q2/575ExploitMailing ListPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91476Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036144Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1293Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1332644Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/fedora-selinux/setroubleshoot/commit/5cd60033ea7f5bdf8c19c27bPatch
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1267.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4444?
CVE-2016-4444 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). The allow_execmod plugin for setroubleshoot before 3.2.23 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by triggering an execmod SELinux denial with a crafted binary filename, related to the comman...
How severe is CVE-2016-4444?
CVE-2016-4444 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4444?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Setroubleshoot Project Setroubleshoot, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Hpc Node, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation.