CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-16659

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The mail-filter/assp package version 1.9.8.13030 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to the assp user account to install a Trojan horse /usr/share/assp/assp.pl script.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to unauthorized access and potential system takeover by local users.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the mail-filter/assp package to the latest version to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The Gentoo mail-filter/assp package 1.9.8.13030 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to the assp user account to install a Trojan horse /usr/share/assp/assp.pl script.

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