File Overwrite Vulnerability in GnuTLS by Red Hat
CVE-2016-4456
7.5HIGH
Summary
The GnuTLS version 3.4.12 includes a vulnerability related to the 'GNUTLS_KEYLOGFILE' environment variable, which can be exploited by remote attackers. This flaw allows malicious individuals to overwrite and corrupt arbitrary files on the filesystem, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data integrity issues. It is critical for users and administrators to address this vulnerability by applying the recommended updates to ensure system security.
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved