Local File Modification Vulnerability in CA Common Services Software
CVE-2016-9795
7.8HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
Broadcom
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 27 January 2017
Badges
👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2016-9795?
The casrvc program integrated within CA Common Services is susceptible to local file modification vulnerabilities, allowing local users to modify arbitrary files. This exploitation leads to the potential for escalating privileges to the root level, presenting significant security risks across multiple operating systems including AIX, HP-UX, Linux, and Solaris. It is critical for organizations using affected products to apply the necessary updates and mitigations to safeguard their systems.
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.