Local File Modification Vulnerability in CA Common Services Software
CVE-2016-9795

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Broadcom
Status
Ca Workload Automation Ae
Client Automation
Systemedge
Systems Performance For Infrastructure Managers
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.

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References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540062/100/0/threaded
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https://www.ca.com/us/services-support/ca-support/ca-supp...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037730
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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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