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MEDIUM · 4.7

CVE-2016-4982

authd sets weak permissions for /etc/ident.key, which allows local users to obtain the key by leveraging a race condition between the creation of the key, and the chmod to protect it.

Vulnerability Description

authd sets weak permissions for /etc/ident.key, which allows local users to obtain the key by leveraging a race condition between the creation of the key, and the chmod to protect it.

CVSS Score

4.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
TeetherAuthd-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-362

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-4982?

CVE-2016-4982 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). authd sets weak permissions for /etc/ident.key, which allows local users to obtain the key by leveraging a race condition between the creation of the key, and the chmod to protect it.

How severe is CVE-2016-4982?

CVE-2016-4982 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4982?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Teether Authd.