CVE-2016-10156

systemd: systemd creates world-writable suid files allowing root privilege escalation

Published Jan 23, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 1.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw in systemd v228 in /src/basic/fs-util.c caused world writable suid files to be created when using the systemd timers features, allowing local attackers to escalate their privileges to root. This is fixed in v229.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-1344 A flaw in systemd v228 in /src/basic/fs-util.c caused world writable suid files to be created when using the systemd timers features, allowing local attackers to escalate their privileges to root. This is fixed in v229.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 3:14 AM
Reserved
Jan 22, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 23, 2017, 7:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:39 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Jan 24, 2017, 12:00 AM