#VU13 Filesystem enforce permissions vulnerability - CVE-2016-1435
Published: June 21, 2016 / Updated: June 24, 2016
Vulnerability identifier: #VU13
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1435
CWE-ID: CWE-918
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Software vendor:
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to obtain elevated privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to software error when enforcing permissions for mounted filesystem. A local user can read or modify arbitrary files on the vulnerable device.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow the local attacker to obtain elevated privileges.
Remediation
Patch for this vulnerability is available through Cisco Bug Search Tool.