CVE-2016-7098

wget: files rejected by access list are kept on the disk for the duration of HTTP connection

Published Sep 26, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 8.1 High EPSS 7.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
Race condition in wget 1.17 and earlier, when used in recursive or mirroring mode to download a single file, might allow remote servers to bypass intended access list restrictions by keeping an HTTP connection open.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2086-1 wget security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-7978 Race condition in wget 1.17 and earlier, when used in recursive or mirroring mode to download a single file, might allow remote servers to bypass intended access list restrictions by keeping an HTTP connection open.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3464-1 Wget vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3464-2 Wget vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:50 AM
Reserved
Aug 26, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 26, 2016, 2:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:52 AM
Severity
Public date
Aug 11, 2016, 12:00 AM