Privilege Escalation Flaw in WatchGuard RapidStream Appliances
CVE-2016-7089

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Watchguard

Status
Rapidstream
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 August 2016

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2016-7089?

WatchGuard RapidStream appliances have a security vulnerability that enables local users to escalate privileges. By manipulating the ifconfig command, an attacker can execute arbitrary commands, potentially compromising the system. This flaw highlights the necessity for robust access controls and regular security audits to safeguard against unauthorized access and command execution. For more information, consult the provided references to understand the exploit's implications and discover mitigative steps.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

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CVE-2016-7089 - Proof of Concept

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92638
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138393/ESCALATEPLOWM...
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https://www.secplicity.org/2016/08/16/nsa-equation-group-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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