ID:1879 - Exploit for Arbitrary command execution in Oracle Linux - CVE-2016-6662

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:1879 - Exploit for Arbitrary command execution in Oracle Linux - CVE-2016-6662

ID:1879 - Exploit for Arbitrary command execution in Oracle Linux - CVE-2016-6662

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU946
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-6662
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Oracle Linux

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows an administrative user to execute arbitrary command on the target system.
The weakness exists due to insufficient access control that allows a malicious user to execute arbitrary command with root privileges that may lead to complete system compromise.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code excution on the vulnerable system.

Remediation