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CVE-2016-1611

HighPublished

Novell Filr 1.2 before Hot Patch 6 and 2.0 before Hot Patch 2 uses world-writable permissions for /etc/profile.d/vainit.sh, which allows local users to gain...

Published: Aug 1, 2016
Updated: Aug 5, 2024
Assigning CNA: microfocus
Evidence observed: Jul 25, 2016

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: 66.9%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

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Summary

Novell Filr 1.2 before Hot Patch 6 and 2.0 before Hot Patch 2 uses world-writable permissions for /etc/profile.d/vainit.sh, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing this file's content with arbitrary shell commands.

Sources

Micro Focus Filr 2 2.0.0.421/1.2 1.2.0.846 - Multiple VulnerabilitiesExploit
SEC Consult · java · Jul 25, 2016

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