Vulnerability Description
Race condition in wget 1.17 and earlier, when used in recursive or mirroring mode to download a single file, might allow remote servers to bypass intended access list restrictions by keeping an HTTP connection open.
CVSS Score
8.1
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Wget | <= 1.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-wget/2016-08/msg00083.htmlExploitMailing List
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-wget/2016-08/msg00134.htmlMailing List
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00044.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-01/msg00007.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/27/2Mailing List
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93157
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/01/msg00031.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40824/
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-wget/2016-08/msg00083.htmlExploitMailing List
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-wget/2016-08/msg00134.htmlMailing List
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00044.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-01/msg00007.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/27/2Mailing List
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93157
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/01/msg00031.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7098?
CVE-2016-7098 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). Race condition in wget 1.17 and earlier, when used in recursive or mirroring mode to download a single file, might allow remote servers to bypass intended access list restrictions by keeping an HTTP c...
How severe is CVE-2016-7098?
CVE-2016-7098 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7098?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Wget.