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CVE-2016-10156

HighPublished

A flaw in systemd v228 in /src/basic/fs-util.c caused world writable suid files to be created when using the systemd timers features, allowing local...

Published: Jan 23, 2017
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jan 24, 2017

Primary CVSS

7.8/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.0

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS probability estimate

1.2%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 66.0%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

A flaw in systemd v228 in /src/basic/fs-util.c caused world writable suid files to be created when using the systemd timers features, allowing local attackers to escalate their privileges to root. This is fixed in v229.

Sources

Systemd 228 (SUSE 12 SP2 / Ubuntu Touch 15.04) - Local Privilege EscalationExploit
Sebastian Krahmer · linux · Jan 24, 2017

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