CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-5759

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The mkdumprd script that calls 'dracut' in the current working directory allows local users to trick the administrator into executing code as root.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to unauthorized access to the system with administrator privileges, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict access to the mkdumprd script and monitor its usage by local users.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The mkdumprd script called "dracut" in the current working directory "." allows local users to trick the administrator into executing code as root.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS