CVE-2016-5759

kexec-tools: mkdumprd script called "dracut" in the current working directory

Published Sep 8, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The mkdumprd script called "dracut" in the current working directory "." allows local users to trick the administrator into executing code as root.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-6694 The mkdumprd script called "dracut" in the current working directory "." allows local users to trick the administrator into executing code as root.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
microfocus
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:15 AM
Reserved
Jun 23, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 8, 2017, 6:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:49 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 22, 2016, 12:00 AM