CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-7089

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

WatchGuard RapidStream appliances allow local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary commands via a crafted ifconfig command.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to privilege escalation, posing a serious security threat to the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the firmware of WatchGuard RapidStream appliances and restrict local user access to critical system functions.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

WatchGuard RapidStream appliances allow local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary commands via a crafted ifconfig command, aka ESCALATEPLOWMAN.

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