#VU33064 Improper access control - CVE-2016-8606

Vulnerability identifier: #VU33064

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8606

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The REPL server (--listen) in GNU Guile 2.0.12 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP inter-protocol attack.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

External links
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/12/2
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93514
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6QTAGSDCTYXTABAA77BQJGNKOOBRV4DK/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FNVE5N24FLWDYBQ3LAFMF6BFCWKDO7VM/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UJP5S36GTXMDEBXWF6LKKV76DSLNQG44/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.