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CVE-2016-4444

7.0 · HIGH

The allow_execmod plugin for setroubleshoot before 3.2.23 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by triggering an execmod SELinux denial with a crafted binary filename, related to the com…

Published Apr 11, 2017CWE-77EPSS 0.47%

Overview

CVE-2016-4444 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 11, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.0, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The allow_execmod plugin for setroubleshoot before 3.2.23 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by triggering an execmod SELinux denial with a crafted binary filename, related to the commands.getstatusoutput function.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refseclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q2/575Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/91476Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1036144Refaccess.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1293Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1332644GitHubgithub.com/fedora-selinux/setroubleshoot/commit/5cd60033ea7f5bdf8c19c27b23ea2d773d9b09f5Refrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1267.htmlRefseclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q2/575Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/91476Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1036144

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4444?

CVE-2016-4444 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 11, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-4444?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.0, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-4444?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-4444?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2016-4444 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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