cvedb.io
CVE-2016-1611
HIGH · CVSS 7.8
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2016-08-01T02:59:10.027 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:42:15.267

Summary

Novell Filr 1.2 before Hot Patch 6 and 2.0 before Hot Patch 2 uses world-writable permissions for /etc/profile.d/vainit.sh, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing this file's content with arbitrary shell commands.

Affected products

novell — filr

Does this affect you?

Add your gear to cvedb and we'll alert you only when novell ships something exploited.

Check my exposure →

References

This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. Informational only; not professional security advice.