Vulnerability Description
sudo: It was discovered that the default sudo configuration on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and possibly other Linux implementations preserves the value of INPUTRC which could lead to information disclosure. A local user with sudo access to a restricted program that uses readline could use this flaw to read content from specially formatted files with elevated privileges provided by sudo.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | All versions |
| 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://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92615Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-readline/2016-05/msg00009.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2593.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92615Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-readline/2016-05/msg00009.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2593.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7091?
CVE-2016-7091 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). sudo: It was discovered that the default sudo configuration on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and possibly other Linux implementations preserves the value of INPUTRC which could lead to information disclosu...
How severe is CVE-2016-7091?
CVE-2016-7091 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7091?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Hpc Node, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation.